Health Insurance

The UT System Board of Regents requires you to maintain a valid major medical insurance policy while you are a registered student at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. If you do not have your own health insurance policy, you will be automatically enrolled in a group plan chosen by the U.T. System. A student may enroll her/his spouse and/or children at additional cost(s). The premiums vary accordingly.

Waive Insurance fee

A student with her/his own health insurance plan must self-report the details of that plan in the Online Student Center accessible by logging into inside.uthscsa.edu and clicking on Student Administration. This must be done before the first day of classes of each term the student is enrolling. A student who has not reported coverage prior to the first day of classes will be assessed an insurance fee on their account.

How to add a spouse or family

You can enroll your family by using the appropriate enrollment form found On the Academic HealthPlans website. You will see the links to various forms under Enrollment.

You have 30 days from the start of your plan to enroll additional members of your family.

If you need to enroll an additional member of your family due to a Life Event you will need to complete this form, and then submit to AHP. Examples of such events are marriage, birth of a child, adoption, or if a dependent lost their insurance.

Turning 26

If you are turning 26 and coming off your parents insurance you will be able to enroll in the insurance plan immediately. You will need to complete a Qualifying Event Form and a Monthly Enrollment Form. You will need to enroll and pay for the remainder of your term directly to the company. The next term you will either select a private insurance or remain with insurance.

What does the 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 Brochure for coverage for additional details.

Dental Insurance

Dental coverage is available to students and dependents and can be purchased simultaneously. However, students are NOT required to be enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan to be eligible to enroll in the Dental coverage. 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. You should review the coverage if you have specific dental needs. To enroll, complete the enrollment form and send to Academic Health Plans along with payment.

What is my policy number

The University of Texas System Student Health Insurance Policy Number is 101464 for the medical plan. Your policy number is located on your ID Card. Does this plan meet the new Health Care Reform requirements? This Student Health Insurance plan meets the Final Rules related to Student Health Insurance Coverage as defined by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services which were published on March 16, 2012.

How do I update my contact information?

It is very important to make sure that your address, phone number, and email address on file is current and accurate. If not, ID cards, explanation of benefits and other notifications about your student health insurance plan may not get to you. If you have moved or your contact information has changed, please update your contact on inside.uthscsa.edu. Additionally, please AHP at support@ahpcare.com so they can update their records.

ID cards

You should receive an ID card in a few weeks after your enrollment. If you lose your card, please contact Academic HealthPlans at (855) 247-2273. If you need proof of insurance you can print a temporary ID card online.

Doctors and Hospitals

The University of Texas System Student Health Insurance Plan uses BlueChoice PPO Network for its Network Provider. The network consists of facilities and doctors that have joined together to offer services at reduced rates. Expenses may be less in the preferred provider network than would be charges from non-preferred providers.

If I have questions, who should I call?

If you have questions regarding enrollment, premium or claims and benefits contact Academic HealthPlans at (855) 247-2273.