ALL international students are required to have medical insurance approved by the University Student Health Center. You may need to buy a new health plan or upgrade your existing plan.  Please meet the deadline (three weeks after the semester begins) to avoid getting a hold on your record (A "hold" means you will not be able to register for classes the next semester). 

For more information, contact KERRY HILL at the Student Health Center: kerry.hill@shs.utah.edu.  The University's Student Health Center and several private companies offer discounted insurance plans for students.

The University's Health Insurance Requirements

• The University of Utah's Health Insurance Requirements:
  Minimum coverage of $50,000 per policy year
• Minimum of $10,000 repatriation and medical evacuation insurance
• An annual deductible no greater than $250
• Coverage of 80% or more (80/20 coinsurance)
• A United States carrier or contact office within the U.S.

Many countries provide access to medical care through national health care systems and/or medical insurance is available. In other countries, there is no national medical or health care system and/or medical insurance is not offered. The United States is very different and access to medical care requires some form of medical insurance as the cost of medical care is very expensive. This is not to alarm you, but to assist you in understanding aspects of living in the United States.

If you have been awarded financial aid from a school or department at the University of Utah and medical insurance is included in the award, that insurance will cover you. All other students must be prepared to have medical insurance. The cost of buying medical insurance is included in the estimated cost of living expenses and therefore constitutes part of the financial support required for the issuing of the enclosed visa document.

If you do not have medical insurance in your country that will cover medical expenses while in the United States or will not be covered through financial aid from the University of Utah, you are expected to purchase medical insurance upon arrival. Information is available at the International Center's orientation and at the Student Health Service.

It may be advisable to ask other students which plan they purchased. Make sure you read the plan to understand what it covers and that it meet the requirements of the University of Utah.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT

When you arrive, you will need to show proof that you meet the University Immunization Requirement.  If necessary, you can get the required immunizations soon after you arrive here in Utah.

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