UH Student Plan (HMSA)

If you are not a Student Plan member and have a question, need more information or want to apply, call HMSA's Sales Department at (808) 948-5555 option #1 or 1-800-620-4672 option #1.

If you are currently on the Student Plan and have questions regarding your benefits and claims, call HMSA's Customer Services at (808) 948-6111 or 1-800-776-4672. If you have questions regarding your bill, call HMSA's Membership Services at (808) 948-6140 or 1-800-782-4672.

Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
818 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

Office hours: For office hours, go to www.hmsa.com/contact
Holiday schedule: For holiday schedule, go to www.hmsa.com/contact

Student Health Insurance

The University of Hawaiʻi 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.

The University of Hawaiʻi has selected HMSA (Hawaii Medical Service Association, Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Hawaii) to provide student health insurance for UH students for the current academic year (Fall 2024 - Summer 2025). If you do not already have health insurance coverage, the University has an option for you.

You have a choice of four plan options for the UH Student Plan. All options provide medical and prescription drug 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 dental and Repatriation, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits.

Go to hmsa.com/student for more information and to enroll on the Student Health Plan.

Information for CURRENT UH STUDENT PLAN MEMBERS (enrolled during Summer 2024):

HMSA will mail the bill for your Fall 2024 insurance premium around July 23. The bill will be mailed to the address that you put on your application form (unless you notified them of any changes after your initial enrollment).

If you still meet the eligibility requirements and would like to continue your Student Health Insurance Plan:

  1. Pay your bill by August 20, 2024
    Payment should be made directly to HMSA and can be made several ways:
    1. MAIL: Mail payment with your bill to HMSA.
    2. ONLINE: Log in to HMSA’s My Account on hmsa.com to pay by credit card or bank account
    3. PHONE: Call 1-800-782-4672 or 1-808-948-6140 to pay using your bank account or credit card
    4. IN PERSON: Bring your bill and pay in person at any HMSA office (go to hmsa.com/contact to see locations and office hours

      IMPORTANT: If you do not receive your bill by August 1, please contact HMSA’s Membership Services Department at (808) 948-6140. If you do not pay by August 20, your Student Plan will be cancelled as of August 20, your Student Plan will be cancelled (last day of coverage August 19, 2024) and you will have to reapply as NEW for the fall semester.

  2. Renew Plan by September 27, 2024
    1. Go to hmsa.com/student, click "Enroll Now" and select "Renewal"
      1. No changes
        1. Select the plan you currently have, complete the HIPAA authorization form and submit
      2. If you want to change your benefit option (add or cancel Dental, or Repatriation, Life and AD&D benefits) or if you want to add or cancel a dependent(s)
        1. In the application, make your changes, complete the HIPAA Authorization Form and submit
        2. Once your change is processed, you will be sent a new bill

Go to hmsa.com/student for more information and to enroll on the UH Student Plan.