Medical Insurance for International Students

This section is solely for International Students of the University of North Texas. If you have questions or concerns about your insurance, please contact the Insurance Department at 940-369-5446.

2019-2020 Student Insurance Policy Information for International Students

Students participating in the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) can find information specific to them on the IELI insurance handout.

All other international students can find information specific to them on the international student insurance handout.

The University's Responsibilities 

UNT must enforce the requirement that you have adequate health insurance coverage continuously during your UNT residence. UNT residence is defined as that continuous period from initial orientation and enrollment or employment, including holidays, through graduation or final separation from the university.

Your Responsibilities 

  • You are required by the University to provide proof of adequate health insurance coverage each time you register for classes.
  • You may waive out of the University endorsed student insurance policy in only three instances:
    • An international student has employment insurance through a U.S. employer group policy.
    • An international student has coverage through the employment of a parent or relative through a U.S. employer group policy.
    • An international student has a government sponsorship. *These waivers are processed in the Sponsored Student Office, Marquis Hall, room 106.

Students must also provide Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage, available as a separate policy through the University-endorsed insurance carrier, United Healthcare Student Resources.

For Waiver Information, click here
Select the "Waiver" tab. Select the "Click Here to Waive or Enroll" link. Login to the system using your student ID # as your login and your date of birth (MMDDYYYY) as your password.  Select "Sign In." On the home page, select the red "WAIVE - Fall 2018-19" button on the "NO, I do not want the insurance" section. Enter your insurance information and attach your required documentation. Select the "Submit Waiver" button at the bottom of the waiver form.  For a video walkthrough, click here.
 
Please note that insurance coverage is for a continuous period of time.  Should you graduate or separate from the University during that period of time, a refund will not be issued.
 
Insurance Activation, click here
You will receive a welcome email from UnitedHealthcare in your UNT mailbox 3 to 5 days after you activate your coverage. After activating your insurance, click here to set up your MyAccount and view/print your ID card.