Student Health Insurance
The State of Texas and the UT System Board of Regents require all students to maintain a valid health insurance policy while registered as a student at The University of Texas Medical Branch. If you do not have your own health insurance policy, you may enroll in the student health insurance plan selected by the UT System. The premiums vary.
2017-2018 Annual Fees
| Annual |
$2335.00 |
| Fall |
$979.00 |
| Spring |
$768.00 |
| Summer |
$589.00 |
Rates per semester will vary depending on your academic calendar. Please consult Academic HealthPlans for amounts.
Enrollment
Student Health Insurance
As a student at a medical health institution, you are required to maintain health insurance. Enrollment in the UT Student Health Insurance Plan will now be automatic at the time of registration, and the cost of the policy will be included in your tuition and fee bill. UTMB students holding comparable coverage may be eligible to waive enrollment in the UT Student Health Insurance Plan by visiting Academic HealthPlans. Through this process, you will provide information about your coverage.
Students who have health insurance coverage may submit a waiver request each semester. Once the health insurance waiver is approved, the health insurance fee will be waived from student's tuition and fees.
How Do I Add Dependents?
You can enroll your family using the appropriate enrollment form found at the Academic HealthPlans website. You will see the links to various forms under Enrollment.
Completed forms can be faxed or mailed to AHP:
Academic HealthPlans
P.O. Box 1605
Colleyville, TX 76034-1605
Ph 855-247-7587 / Fax 817-809-4701
What Does Insurance Cover?
The University of Texas System Student Health Insurance Plan covers injury and sickness. Some of the benefits include, but are not limited to inpatient hospitalization, outpatient doctor's visits, x-rays, laboratory charges, surgery and emergency care. There are limitations and maximums that may apply. Please refer to the Academic HealthPlans website for additional coverage details.
Dental Insurance
Dental coverage is available to students and dependents and can be purchased simultaneously. If the student chooses to purchase dental coverage for the dependent, it must be purchased at the same time as the student coverage. The dependent must have the same coverage as the student. To enroll, complete the Dental Enrollment Form found under "Enrollment" at the Academic HealthPlans website. Send the form to Academic HealthPlans along with the payment.