Insurance
HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS
Insurance coverage for F-1 and J-1 students is mandatory . While proof of insurance is not mandatory for dependents of F-1 students, it is STRONGLY recommended that they also be insured as there is no medical assistance for international students or their family. Insurance for both J-1 students AND their J-2 dependents is a federal requirement. It is each student’s responsibility to maintain valid health insurance at all times. The Code of Federal Regulations states that if J-1 students and the J-2 dependents do not have Health and Accident Insurance coverage, the student’s program and visa status may be terminated.
You may purchase insurance for one or more semester(s) at a time. Make sure you have coverage for at least the current term for which you will be attending the university. You will be required to maintain coverage over the summer if you remain in the US, whether you are registered for classes or not.
AETNA Student Health Insurance - UF Sponsored Plan
As of August 14 th, 2008 the Florida State University System’s Board of Governors will require that all international students have health coverage during the entire year, including annual breaks. UF has a school–endorsed health plan. This is a plan offered through Aetna. The website www.aetnastudenthealth.com has all the information on the coverage and purchasing the plan online. The Student Health Center has staff to assist you with benefit explanations or claims.
GatorGradCare - UF Graduate Assistant Plan
University of Florida graduate students on an appointment as a graduate assistant, teaching assistant, or research assistant participate in the GatorGradCare Health Plan. To be eligible, University of Florida graduate students must be enrolled in a graduate degree program, on an appointment through University of Florida, appropriately registered and appointed .25 FTE (full-time Equivalent) or greater for a particular semester. University of Florida graduate students on a Fellowship are also eligible to participate. There is no FTE requirement for graduate students on a Fellowship appointment. Criteria for appropriate registration can be found in the Registration Requirements section of the Graduate Catalog. The contact at UF for assistance with enrollment, coverage and claims is Ms. Julie Neubig. She is located in the UF Human Resources office and can be reached at 352-392-0003.
The dates for the terms for which you may purchase insurance are as follows:
Summer C 2008: May 12 to Aug 13, 2008
Summer A 2008: May 12 to June 29, 2008
Summer B 2008: June 30 to Aug 13, 2008
Annual 2008-2009: Aug. 14, 2008 to Aug. 13, 2009
Fall 2008: Aug. 14/2008-Jan 5/2009
Spring 2009: Jan 6/2009- May 10/2009
Summer C2009: May 11/2009-Aug 14/2009
Summer A2009: May 11/2009- Jun 29/2009
Summer B2009 June 29/2009- Aug 14/2009
Once you have purchased insurance, please provide UFIC with the requested receipt/confirmation of purchase (the dates for which you are covered MUST be visible). Make sure to include your UFID and Visa Type (F1 or J1) on the front of the proof of purchase. Forward your insurance receipt /confirmation to insurance@ufic.ufl.edu. Holds will be removed within 24 hours.