STUDENT INSURANCE                                                            
The University of Hawai'i has selected HMSA (Hawaii Medical Service Association, Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Hawaii) to provide student health insurance for UH students for the academic year (Fall 2009 - Summer 2010). If you do not already have health insurance coverage, we strongly recommend that you consider enrolling in this plan.

For the 2009-2010 plan year, you have a choice of plan options for the UH Student Plan.  All options provide medical coverage along with laboratory, radiology, mental health, family planning, medical evacuation, and overseas travel benefits.  However depending on your health insurance needs, you also have the option to purchase prescription drug as well as Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Repatriation benefits.

The UH Student Health Insurance Committee encourages students to think about their health insurance needs. Lack of adequate insurance coverage may be financially devastating in the event of a major illness or accident. Medical costs can be a burden even in the case of a minor illness. Consequently, the purchase of medical insurance should not be considered "extra," but rather should be viewed as a cost of daily living, in the same way as housing, food and transportation. Please be aware that medical insurance is considered a legitimate cost of education for purposes of financial aid and should be listed on your financial aid application.

For more information on the UH Student Health Plan (eligibility information, benefits, cost, enrollment procedures, application forms, etc.), please visit: www.hmsa.com/portal/student.  If you have questions regarding the UH Student plan you can contact HMSA directly at (808) 948-5555, Option 1 or toll-free at 1-800-620-4672 or you can contact the UH Student Health Insurance Coordinator at shio@hawaii.edu.
Fall 2009
Spring 2010
Summer 2010
Enrollment Begins
7/21/09
12/2/09
4/21/2010
Enrollment Deadline
9/18/09
1/29/2010
6/7/2010
Coverage Period
8/20 - 12/31/09
1/1 - 5/19/2010
5/20 - 8/19/2010

IMPORTANT FOR CURRENT UH STUDENT PLAN MEMBERS:  Due to administrative changes, all current UH-Chaminade student plan members (as of Summer 2009) will be required to reapply for the UH-Chaminade Student Plan for the Fall 2009 semester.

All members will be cancelled from the plan effective August 20. You should be receiving a cancellation notice from HMSA in July.

IMPORTANT: If you wish to continue your UH-Chaminade Student insurance DO NOT apply for the individual plans listed on the cancellation notice. You should go to the student plan website (www.hmsa.com/portal/student) to either reapply online or download the student plan application.

Non-Students
The UH Student Plan is available to certain non-student individuals who are affiliated with the University.  If you are a non-student seeking eligibility to enroll in the student plan, please download the Request for Non-Student Eligibility for University Student Health Insurance form and follow the instructions.

UH Student Health Insurance - FAQs


Last Updated: 07.06.2009