Student Health Insurance Plan
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON COVID-19
UT El Paso Students are encouraged to review the following resouces, for information on benefits/coverage and annoucements related to the Coronavirus.
Academic Health Plans:
Coronavirus Updates
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas:
Coronavirus and What It Means
Virtual Visits: Virtual visits provide a live consultation between you and an MDLIVE doctor for many nonemergency
medical and behavioral health needs.
24/7 Nurseline: registered nurses are on call to answer your health questions, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
As a reminder, if you require medical attention/treatment, our university's Student Health Center provides services for our student population.
Spring Coverage
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Quick Guide
The University of Texas at El Paso is pleased to offer the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and administered by Academic Health Plans (AHP). This insurance protects students at school, home, and while traveling or studying abroad. The Plan includes comprehensive coverage compliant with the Affordable Care Act at the Gold level. Please click here to view Plan highlights.
Eligibility
Undergraduate Students must be enrolled in AT LEAST SEVEN (7) credit hours EACH SEMESTER to be eligible for the Plan.
Graduate Voluntary Students must be enrolled in AT LEAST FOUR (4) credit hours EACH SEMESTER to be eligible for the Plan.
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ESL Program Students |
International Students |
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Fast Track Program Students |
Post Doctorate |
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Fellows |
Scholars (including Visiting) |
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Groups with reduced coursework that meet the criteria |
Students who are deemed full-time students by Campus |
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Health Institution Students |
Students working on Research, Dissertation or Thesis |
… ARE EXEMPT from the above credit hour requirements. To verify your eligibility status, please contact AHP directly at (855-247-7587) or utsystem@ahpservice.com.
Cost
Below is the *premium cost of coverage for all fee-paying students, which will be paid directly to AHP at the time of enrollment. If you wish to enroll or get more information on the Plan, cost, installment plan option or information about adding dependents, contact AHP at 1-855-247-7587 or click here.
Domestic / *International Students
| Semester | Premium Cost in USD | Coverge Period | Census Date |
| Spring 2020 | $1,158.00 | January 1, 2020 through May 31, 2020 |
February 5, 2020 |
*International Students will have premium cost automatically added to their Student fees.
Graduate Student Employee (GSE)
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) GSE FAQ
As a Graduate Student Employee (GSE) you have a choice between two (2) health insurance plans, each of which are comparable in terms of medical coverage yet differ in the premiums you pay:
Is a Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) underwritten by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and administered by Academic Health Plans. This comprehensive plan meets the requirements of the Affordable Care Act at a Gold Level of coverage.
UT SELECT Medical Plan*
Is a self-funded “Global” PPO plan, administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. This comprehensive plan extends the highest level of benefits and less out-of-pocket expense when utilizing a network provider.
Eligibility
- Your active enrollment as a Graduate Student and attending classes through at least the 12th day of Spring 2020 semester.
- Appointed to and actively working a minimum of 50% (20 hours per work) for the duration of at least 4.5 months (135 calendar days) in a Graduate (Master’s/Doctoral) Job Title.
*All graduate student employees (GSE) must complete the SHIP enrollment survey and meet the above eligibility criteria each semester in order to be submitted for insurance coverage.
Cost
| Student | Student & Spouse |
Student & Child(ren) |
Student & Family |
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| Academic Blue | $0.00 | Contact AHP at 1-855-247-7587 or click here. | ||
| UT SELECT | $314.02 | $749.04 | $702.16 | $1,117.45 |
Click HERE to Enroll
