Policy Guidelines for Non-University Plans

Please read the following guidelines regarding an exemption to being added to our student insurance plans. If your documents are not in English, you must have them translated.

Your policy:

1. Must include hospitalization coverage with no maximum on the amount of hospitalization coverage.
2. Be non-cancelable and fully paid for a minimum period of one semester.
3. Be renewable for continuous coverage. Conditions covered under the initial policy must not constitute a pre-existing condition under the renewal policy.
4. It cannot have a lifetime coverage maximum.

Additional requirements for students with a J-1 Visa

Your policy must:

1. Include medical benefits of $100,000 minimum coverage per accident or illness.
2. Include repatriation of remains in the amount of a minimum of $25,000.
3. Include expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his or her home country for $50,000.
4. And include a deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness.

If you have a scholarship or are sponsored by an agency that provides insurance or assumes payment of medical costs, you must provide documentation to University Benefits by the deadlines below.

For more information, please visit the ISSS website

Deadlines to submit your Proof of Coverage

You must submit a Proof of Coverage form in MyUI every year (or semester if you obtained a new policy) by the following deadlines:

• Fall Semester:  September 9
• Spring Semester:  February 9
• Summer Semester:  June 9

How to submit Proof of Coverage in MyUI

1. Sign in to MyUI with your HawkID and password
2. Under STUDENT INFORMATION, select "+More." 
3. Under STUDENT LIFE MANAGEMENT, select "Student Insurance."
4. Choose the second green button labeled "Submit Proof."
5. Continue to fill out the online form, attach any necessary documents, and submit it to the University Benefits Office for Processing.

Once University Benefits has reviewed your form, you will receive an email from UI Workflow that states your transaction has completed routing. During peak processing times, your form may take up to 3 weeks to complete.

After your transaction is processed and insurance is canceled, if you are due a credit, it will take 7-10 business days for the credit to be reflected on your Ubill. 

Please Note:

• Monthly payment plans will not be accepted.
• Exemptions will not be made for students or family members leaving the U.S. for less than one month. 

Please get in touch with your advisor or the University Benefits Office before the deadline if you have problems or questions regarding the insurance requirement.