Student Health Insurance
For Fall 2013 going forward students are no longer automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Program.
Overview
- Health Insurance coverage is mandated for all UTMB students.
- Failure to maintain health insurance coverage can result in cancellation of your registration.
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As a criteria of enrollment, students are required to submit proof of health insurance coverage through the student data base, MyStar. This will need to be done twice a year for medical students and every semester for non-medical students.
- Student Health and Counseling does not bill health insurance or file claims.
- If labs or x-rays are ordered by our providers UTMB hospital will bill insurance & file the claim
- Any Co-pays, deductibles, or fees surrounding ancillary charges are the financial responsibility of the student
- The student tuition billed medical service fee is not health insurance coverage. This fee covers all provider visits at Student and Health and Counseling
Click link below for information on the University of Texas System endorsed Student Health Insurance Plan:
What may not be covered?
This is determined by your insurance provider, call your insurance provider before your scheduled appointment for verification.
(There is a number on the back of your insurance card that will provide your providers contact number for coverage verification.)
Location:
UHC - 6th Floor
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, Texas
77555-1369
Phone:
(409) 747-9508
Fax:
(409) 747-9330
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
*Major credit cards accepted only.
After Hours Care
After hours, weekends, and holidays, you may call the Access Center at (409) 772-2222 or (800) 917-8906. Telephone triage is provided by the Hotline and physician backup consultation is available.
For Emergencies
Please go directly to the nearest emergency room. Students are responsible for all charges related to emergency care.