Student Health Insurance

DENTAL INSURANCE NOW AVAILABLE.  Visit the Dental Select Insurance link on the sidebar of this page for more information.

GSBS and SPH STUDENTS:  SUMMER 2013 HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT/WAIVER IS NOW CLOSED.  

ENROLLMENT/WAIVER FOR ALL RETURNING FALL 2013 MEDICAL (DO); PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT AND PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENTS WILL BEGIN IN JUNE 2013.

ENROLLMENT/WAIVER FOR ALL RETURNING FALL 2013 GRADUATE SCHOOL AND SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH STUDENTS WILL BEGIN IN JULY/AUGUST 2013.

ENROLLMENT/WAIVER FOR INCOMING FALL 2013 MEDICAL, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, PHYSICAL THERAPY AND COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, GRADUATE SCHOOL AND SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH STUDENTS WILL TAKE PLACE DURING ORIENTATION.

*Students who find themselves without coverage due to age limitations or employment changes should contact Lee Tayon in the office of student affairs to obtain insurance coverage prior to the next regular enrollment period.

ALL students will be charged for the UNT System health insurance coverage underwritten by United Healthcare Student Resources unless you have insurance coverage from another health insurance carrier that meets the minimum qualifications set forth by the institution. The policy on student health and minimum health insurance qualifications can be viewed on the Student Policies website. 

During the appropriate enrollment period you may log on to United Healthcare Student Resources to complete the waiver or enroll in coverage. NOTE: Enrolling is recommended so that insurance cards can be mailed without undue delay.

TEXAS COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE; SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Students enrolled in the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Health Professions an UNT System College of Pharmacy are required to enroll in an annual plan or waive out with the understanding that their insurance must be in effect for the full school year and meet the minimum comparable coverage guidelines.

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Students enrolled in the School of Public Health and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences will be required to enroll or waive coverage for each term of enrollment. Alternate insurance must meet the minimum comparable coverage guidelines.

COMPARABLE COVERAGE for 2013-14 SHOULD INCLUDE:

$500,000 individual minimum paid benefit per injury or illness
Individual deductible not to exceed $1,000 per policy year or family deductible not to exceed $5,000
Some level of in-patient and out-patient Mental Health Benefits
Primary Care Services (physician office visits), as well as urgent and emergency room care
Some level of prescription drug coverage 

For International Students (in addition to the above)

Policy written in English
Policy must pay for treatment in the U.S.
Repatriation insurance coverage of at least $10,000
Evacuation insurance coverage of at least $7,500.
**If your plan does not include repatriation and evacuation, but meets all other criteria, a separate policy covering repatriation insurance may be purchased.

Should you have further questions you may contact Lee Tayon in the Office of Student Affairs at 817-735-2505.

Click here for information relative to the Student Health Clinic.