Insurance for International Students - 2024-25
Spring/Summer waiver period is October 31, 2024 - January 24, 2025
Health insurance is a program that helps cover many medical expenses that can occur while you are in the United States. SIUE has secured a medical health insurance policy for all international students. This is the only acceptable health insurance plan for international students attending SIUE. The University Student Insurance Committee coordinated the premium and plan benefits through Academic Health Plans.
All international students are required to enroll in the plan if they are enrolled in (1) or more credit hours or are enrolled in University 500. The credit hours can be on-campus or off-campus. Your Bursar bill will automatically include this fee.
Learn more about the Mandatory Student Health Insurance Policy
International students are required to have the SIUE-approved student insurance plan unless:
1. They are sponsored by their home government and have a comparable policy that meets or exceeds the insurance requirements in the SIUE policy.
OR
2. They are enrolled in a U.S. employer-provided group health plan that meets or exceeds the insurance requirements in the SIUE policy.
Students who meet one of the above criteria must submit a waiver request and provide proof of comparable coverage during the semester’s waiver period. You will receive an email from Academic Health Plans with instructions on how to submit a waiver request. During the waiver period, the student must complete the waiver request form through Academic Health Plans. Completing the waiver request form does not guarantee that the waiver will be accepted. Coverage will be verified, and you will be notified of approval or denial.
Students who are approved to waive the insurance must purchase Repatriation Insurance through Health Service, unless specifically included in a comparable plan.
International Insurance Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highlights of the insurance plan?
This flyer describes the highlights of the SIUE Insurance program.
Do I have to enroll in SIUE’s student insurance?
All international students are required to participate SIUE Health Insurance plan. If you are sponsored by your home government and have a comparable policy that meets or exceeds the insurance requirements in the SIUE policy or you are enrolled in a U.S. employer-provided group health plan that meets or exceeds the insurance requirements in the SIUE policy, please submit a waiver request at My Care 26.
I have always had health insurance coverage through my parents and that is no longer available to me. Can I enroll in SIUE’s plan now even though it is not open enrollment?
Yes, your situation may be eligible as a Qualifying Event. You can find more details at My Care 26.
In order to view or print your card, you will need to create your account through the My Care 26 site and open the menu on the right-hand side of your dashboard. If you have active coverage, you can find your contract number and other information there. You will need this information to set up your My Account in United Healthcare Student Resources. Click My Account Login Page to go to UHSCR. Create a UHC Account. You may also download the app by following the instructions on the flyer.
I lost my insurance card. Can I get another one?
Will I need a new card for the spring semester?
Returning students will use the same card they used in the fall semester. Only new students will need to print a new card for the spring semester.
Will I be reimbursed for any labs or prescriptions that I received at Health Service?
Information about benefits are available at My Care 26.
Is Vision Insurance included?
Yes, vision insurance is included.
Is Dental Insurance included?
Optional Dental insurance is available to purchase separately by clicking on the Enhanced Products tab at My Care 26. These services are not administered by Academic HealthPlans
