Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
UH Student Plan
GENERAL QUESTIONS
- Is it mandatory for UH students to have health insurance?
- What kind of health insurance is available to me as a UH student?
- Where can I find more information on the student plan?
- I am a visiting scholar (post-doc); can I purchase the student plan?
UH STUDENT PLAN QUESTIONS
Important for Current Student Plan Members
Eligibility
- Who can enroll on the student plan (eligibility)?
- If I am doing my OPT can I enroll on the student plan?
- How do I prove that I am eligible for the student plan?
- When do I need to show proof that I am eligibility for the student plan?
- If I withdraw from school, am I still eligible to stay on the student plan?
- Can I stay on the student plan after I graduate from UH?
Plan Benefits & Provider Network
- What are the plan options and benefits of the student plan?
- Which benefit option meets the University's insurance requirements (for International students)?
- Can I switch my benefit plan option next semester?
- Is prescription drug benefits covered through the student plan?
- Is dental benefits covered through the student plan?
- Is vision benefits covered through the student plan?
- Can I go to any health care provider?
Plan Rates
Enrollment
- When can I sign up for the student plan and what are the coverage dates?
- Do I have to enroll in the plan for the whole year?
- How can I purchase the student plan?
Dependents
Cancellation
Who to Contact
Health Insurance Requirements for UH Mānoa F-1 International Students
GENERAL QUESTIONS
- Do I need health insurance if I am a F-1 student?
- Do I need health insurance if I am doing my Optional Practical Training (OPT)?
- Do I need health insurance if I am a J-1 student?
- Why is health insurance in the US important?
- What kind of health insurance is available to me as a UH student?
- Where can I find more information on the student plan?
HEALTH INSURANCE QUESTIONS
- What is health insurance clearance?
- What are the minimum insurance requirements?
- How does the University monitor health insurance for F-1 international students?
- How do I receive health insurance clearance for the UH Student Plan?
- How do I receive health insurance clearance for the UH Employer/Employee Insurance Plan (through EUTF)?
- How do I receive health insurance clearance for all other insurance plans?
- Where do I submit my insurance forms?
- Once I submit my insurance forms, how will I find out if my plan was approved?
- Once I submit my insurance forms, how long does it take to receive my insurance clearance?
- What happens if my insurance plan does not meet all of the University's minimum requirements?
- What happens if my insurance company will not complete and sign the required form?
- What happens if I do not receive health insurance clearance?
- Do I need health insurance clearance if I am a F-1 student, but not physically at UHM?
Other Insurance Plans
- Can you recommend other insurance plans or companies?
- What about other insurance plans that appear to be comparable and more affordable?
