Health Insurance (IELI students)

Since 1982, UNT has required all international students to have medical insurance. Consequently, all international students are automatically assessed for the UNT-offered health plan each semester at registration. Brochures outlining coverage can be obtained at the UNT Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) or the International Welcome Center.

When students who have the UNT-offered plan are seen by a medical provider in the SHWC, the deductible is waived and claims are processed internally. For other health plans, the SHWC expects payment at the time of service and these students must process claims with their appropriate insurance carriers for reimbursement.

There are only three instances when a student may receive a waiver from the UNT-offered health care plan:

  • An international student has a government sponsored plan
  • An international student has employment insurance, and
  • An international student has coverage obtained through the employment of a parent or relative either in the US or abroad.

Students that receive a waiver will be required to show proof of supplementary insurance to cover medical evacuation and repatriation on the same day their waiver is granted.

No other categories will be considered for waiver eligibility. Waiver requests should be submitted to the Executive Director or the Billing Coordinator of the SHWC who will ultimately determine whether the criteria are met. As needed, (s)he will seek guidance from the ISP and/or Risk Management Services.

For students currently enrolled in other health insurance: In an effort to make the insurance waiver transition a smooth process, students will be allowed to waive their insurance for the Fall 2007 semester if they are currently enrolled in an annual insurance plan which expires in the Spring 2008. Students will be required to purchase the university endorsed insurance policy for Spring 2008 unless they meet one of the three criteria currently set forth for insurance waivers.

Any questions should be directed to the International Office, Kendall Hall 151 (940-565-2197).

IELI waiver location: Kendall Hall, Room 151

IELI Waiver Schedule: Fall 2007

  • Monday, August 20 - Friday, August 24: 8 A.M. - 4 P.M.
  • Monday, August 27 - Tuesday, August 28: 8 A.M. - 4 P.M.
  • Wednesday, August 29: 8 A.M. - 12 noon
  • Waiver deadline: Wednesday, August 29, 12 noon