F-1 and J-1 International Student Health Insurance

Review the Academic HealthPlans website for COVID-19 Support and Updates: https://txstateintl.myahpcare.com

Here you will see information on

• Student Assistance Program
• Claim Questions
• Virtual Visits
• Emotional-Support Help Line

Further specific questions about coverage, please call Aetna at 1-888-407-0445.

AHP Virtual Orientation Video Texas State 2021-22

AHP Virtual Orientation Presentation Texas State 2020-21

• Review the International Student Health Insurance Flyer 2022-2023 for an overview of plan benefits.
• Review the International Student Brochure-Certificate of Coverage for an overview of coverage and expenses.
• Review additional benefits and coverage from AHP here: https://txstateintl.myahpcare.com/benefits.
• Review the Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms.

The international student health insurance premium will be automatically billed to an F-1 and J-1 international student's university account during the time of registration for classes. Payment is due by the Tuition and Fee Payment Due Date.

Students seeking a wavier should submit a waiver as soon as the Open Enrollment period begins. Students without an approved waiver by the Tuition and Fee payment due date will be responsible for international student health insurance premium charge on their student account.

Instructions are provided below to apply for a waiver.

To WAIVE (you do not want the student health insurance plan because you have your own insurance*)

1. Go to https://txstateintl.myahpcare.com

2. Select the 'Waiver' tab.

3. Select the ‘International Students: click here to submit your waiver request’ link.

4. Enter the following:

1. Login - Texas State Student ID#

2. Password - Your date of birth in MMDDYYYY format (Unless you previously changed the password).

5. Click on the red button from the "No, I do not want the insurance." section.

6. Enter your insurance information and required attachments.

7. Select the "Submit Waiver" button at the bottom of the waiver form.

Your own insurance must meet the following conditions for an approved waiver request and coverage must be active on the first day of classes for the semester the student submit a waiver and coverage must continue through the end of the coverage period semester.

Criteria:

International students required by this policy to have health insurance as a condition of enrollment may apply for an online insurance waiver each semester if they can provide proof of coverage with an insurance plan providing at least the minimum coverage specified in Sections 04.01 and 05.01. Acceptable proof of coverage is limited to (1) the university-endorsed student health insurance plan, (2) government-sponsored plan, or (3) U.S. employer-sponsored plan. The amounts of coverage must appear in U.S. dollars on the proof of coverage provided. The insurance must be underwritten by an insurer with an established record of claims payment in the United States. International students seeking to obtain an insurance waiver must provide the appropriate documentation by the published deadlines using the online waiver system provided by the health insurance administrator.

NOTICE: Student’s alternate insurance plan must be effective on or before the first day of classes for the semester in which the student applies for a health insurance waiver and covers through the end of the coverage period semester.

For more information on the University Policy see here.

The international student health insurance premium will be automatically billed to an F-1 and J-1 international student's university account during the time of registration for classes. Payment is due by the Tuition and Fee Payment Due Date.

Students seeking insurance coverage for their dependents (lawful spouse or children up to the age of 26) may enroll their dependents in the international student health insurance plan through the AHP Portal see instructions below.

View the AHP Guide for purchasing health insurance: Online Enrollment Student Experience Guide

1. Go to https://txstateintl.myahpcare.com
2. Select the ‘Enrollment’ tab.
3. Select the ‘Enroll Online’ link.
4. Read the Terms and Conditions and if you agree select the ‘I Accept’ button
5. Enter the following:
   1. Student ID - Texas State Student ID#
   2. Birth Date - Your date of birth in mm/dd/yyyy format
6. Select the ‘International Medical Coverage’
7. Complete the remainder of the requested fields
8. Establish your individual payment method. After completing the multipage form, select the ‘Place Order’ button.

Graduate students employed in a benefits-eligible position are eligible to participate in the medical insurance and other optional benefits offered to Texas State employees through the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Benefits include:

• 50% contribution toward your medical premiums
• 60-day waiting period for medical coverage to begin and no waiting period for optional coverage such as dental, vision or term life.

If you choose to enroll in the employee health insurance plan and NOT the international student insurance plan, please email international@txstate.edu so a waiver can be granted otherwise will be responsible for international student health insurance premium charge on their student account.

Students who choose the employee health insurance plan must submit proof of health insurance coverage or intended coverage to inlthealth@txstate.edu after 60 days of employment start date.

See more from the Office of Human Resources: www.hr.txstate.edu/benefits/Insurance-Programs-/Comparison.html

For more information, contact AHP: https://txstateintl.myahpcare.com/contact or call 1-855-850-4298.

For non F-1 and J-1 students, you are no longer subject to University Policy regarding Health Insurance and are not eligible to purchase the International Student Health Insurance Plan. Texas State University offers a Student Health Insurance Plan for all domestic students who are currently enrolled, please click here to learn more.