International Student Health Requirements

The ASU Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) administered by United Healthcare Student Resources (UHCSR) is a top-tiered medical insurance policy that provides nationwide coverage. 

Insurance Policy Highlights:

• UHCSR is the carrier for the 2024-2025 policy year (Aug. 16, 2024 – Aug. 15, 2025)
• You must register for an account with UHCSR to access your insurance ID
• For information regarding deductibles, copays, and other policy details, please review the Benefit Summary and other resources at the UHCSR website
• ASU Health Services and ASU Counseling Services are your first stop for care and referrals to off-campus providers
• Referrals are required when within 50 miles of the ASU Tempe campus
• No referrals are required for urgent care/emergency room visits, but are required for follow-up care

Costs for Services at ASU Campus Clinics with SHIP:

• General Medical Visit:  $15 per visit
• Basic X-ray: $10 per day
• Laboratory: $10 per day

SHIP Coverage Periods and Fees:

Coverage will become effective 12:00 a.m. Arizona time on the coverage Start Date and will terminate at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time on the coverage End Date listed below. Coverage periods cannot be modified and partial refunds will not be issued.

New Incoming International Students (First Semester Only):

*Please note: New incoming international students in their first semester will be charged for Early Arrival coverage that includes four weeks of extra coverage before the semester begins, regardless of when the student may enter the United States. This cannot be waived or modified.

Returning International Students (Second Semester Onward):

APPROVED SPONSORS:

If you have an F1 or J1 visa and ASU Student Business Services (SBS) bills your sponsor for your university expenses, you may be exempt from the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). If you see your sponsor listed below, the fee for SHIP will be removed from your student account after the Student Accounts Office receives your Financial Guarantee Letter. Please refer to their website for submission guidelines and deadlines. 

Only students whose sponsored insurance is pre-approved by ASU Health Services will qualify for this exemption. If your sponsor does not appear on the list below, please contact the Student Health Insurance Department via secure message in your MyHealth student portal before the Student Accounts Office deadline.

ASU Approved Sponsors:

• Abu Dhabi Education Council
• Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
• Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
• Aramco Services Company
• Egypt, Embassy of the Arab Republic
• Embassy of Oman Cultural Division
• Kuwait, Embassy of
• Qatar Airways
• Qatar, Embassy of the State of
• Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission
• Thai Royal Embassy
• UAE Military Attaché
• UAE Presidents Scholarship Office (SCO)

WAIVERS REQUESTS:

If you (or your spouse or parent, if you’re enrolled in dependent coverage) have insurance through employment with a US-based employer, you may qualify for a waiver. 

To qualify for a waiver, your plan must meet or exceed the minimum requirements below and be approved by the Student Health Insurance Department.

Policy Requirements:

• Coverage through a Group Health Insurance policy; no individual plans accepted
• Coverage must be maintained for the entire period being waived
• Unlimited annual and lifetime maximum benefit
• Covers pre-existing conditions with no waiting period
• Covers preventative, sickness, injury and emergency care, both inpatient and outpatient
• Covers mental health, both inpatient and outpatient, with the same benefits as medical coverage
• Covers medical evacuation ($50,000 USD) and repatriation ($25,000 USD)
• Policy must be a US-based plan, ACA compliant, and reviewed by AZDOI

To request a waiver, please contact the Student Health Insurance Department via secure message in your MyHealth student portal. Your waiver request must contain:

• A copy of your insurance card
• Summary of benefits
• Proof of active coverage

After the Student Health Insurance Department has reviewed your request, you will receive a secure message response in your MyHealth student portal informing you of the status of your waiver.

ALL DOCUMENTATION FOR WAIVER REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED EACH SEMESTER BY THE SEMESTER’S INSURANCE ENROLLMENT DEADLINE. Requests submitted after the following deadlines will not be reviewed.

For questions regarding ASU-administered insurance fees and enrollment:

Please message the Student Health Insurance department through your MyHealth secure portal. If you are a parent or not yet an enrolled student, please email insurance@asu.edu with any questions. Please note that email is not considered a secure platform for communication regarding private health information, so please use email for general questions only.

ASU Student Health Insurance Department

ASU Health Services Tempe
451 E. University Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281

Phone: 480-965-2411

For questions regarding a provider’s network status, claims/bills received from off-campus providers, or coverage details: