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Health Insurance Requirement for International Students


Insurance Waiver Process

If evidence of pre-existing adequate coverage is provided before the insurance deadline: August 31 st (Fall), January 31 st (Spring)

a waiver will be granted and the insurance indicator will be removed. The pre-existing coverage must be valid at least from the first day of classes through the last day of December for the fall semester or through the last day of May for the spring semester.

Students may obtain a waiver by presenting a signed and completed waiver form verifyling that the minimum coverages are met (see process below). The completed and signed waiver form must be received by ISSS at least 48 hours prior to the insurance deadline. The waiver form to be used for this certification can be obtained online or from the ISSS office. Once a waiver is approved, the insurance indicator will be removed from the student's online account. The waiver process will differ depending on the insurance plan you hold and on your current status. For the procedures you need to follow, please select from the following:

Alternate Coverage - Students with pre-existing insurance


If you are not purchasing the KU insurance-UHCSR plan, you must complete and submit a waiver form along with a copy of your current policy's benefits summary page (in English) to waive coverage. In order to apply for the waiver, please follow these procedures:
  • PICK UP a waiver form in the ISSS office or DOWNLOAD it now.
  • Complete ALL fields in the top part of the waiver with your personal contact information.
  • Complete the name of insurance, policy number, and coverage effective dates.
  • Attach a copy of your policy's benefits summary page with the waiver form.

INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!

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GTA/GRA - Board of Regents (UHCSR) Health Insurance Plan

The State of Kansas offers an insurance benfit to qualifying GTAs and GRAs. Please contact Mary Karten, Staff Benefits, 135 Carruth-O’Leary Hall, 785-864-7346, for information regarding this option. ISSS will periodically verify the insurance enrollment with Staff Benefits and update your account accordingly.

NOTE: IF YOU PURCHASE THE GTA/GRA INSURANCE, YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE A WAIVER FORM.
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Sponsored Students


If you are a sponsored student receiving medical coverage through your sponsor:
  • PICK UP a waiver form in the ISSS office or DOWNLOAD it now.
  • Complete ALL fields of the form.
  • Complete the name of your sponsor.

Attach a photocopy of your insurance card so that we can verify your coverage. If you do not have an insurance card, we will need a letter from your sponsor stating that you indeed have medical coverage. Failing to do so will result in a denial of waiver. It is important that you complete ALL the fields requested above so that we can expedite the waiver process.

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Work Visa


If you currently hold a work visa (H, TN, L) through a company other than The University of Kansas, you are not required to show proof of insurance, and you do not need to complete a waiver form. Please ask ISSS to remove your insurance indicator after verifying your immigration status.

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Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen


If you are a permanent resident or U.S. citizen, you are not required to show proof of insurance, and you do not need to complete a waiver form. Please ask ISSS to remove your insurance indicator after verifying your immigration status.