Medical health insurance is available for students who meet the eligibility requirements. Student Health Services only files claims for United HealthCare Student Resources Insurance.
- Medical, dental, and vision (separate) insurance plans are available for students who meet the eligibility requirements (https://www.studenthealthprograms.com/faq/)
- The Student Health Center ONLY files claims with the UT sponsored insurance carrier; if you have private insurance, you must file your own claims after payment is made for services
- Separate Dental & Vision plans are available for annual enrollment in Fall only – see broker website for details (https://www.studenthealthprograms.com/documents/)
- NOTE: ALL international students are automatically enrolled by the university
Deadlines
All Students
Insurance Enrollment
- Annual/Fall: September 20, 2019
- Spring: January 31, 2020
- Summer: May 31, 2020
International Students
International Grad Assistant Waiver Deadlines
- Fall: August 31, 2019
- Spring: January 31, 2020
- Summer: May 31, 2020
International Student with Own Insurance Waivers
- Fall: August 31, 2019
- Spring: January 31, 2020
- Summer: June 30, 2020
| Effective Dates | Rate |
|---|---|
| Annual: August 1 – July 31 | $2,124 |
| Fall: August 1 – December 31 | $885 |
| Spring/Summer: January 1 – July 31 | $1,239 |
| Summer: May 1 – July 31 | $531 |
Eligibility
Who is Eligible?
- All international students are automatically enrolled in this plan
- Students who are degree seeking, taking 6 or more undergraduate credit hours or 3 or more graduate credit hours, with at least 1 hour qualifying as “on campus”
- Students participating in a co-op program
- Dependents of eligible students (the student’s spouse (husband or wife) or Domestic Partner and dependent children under 26 years of age. See the definitions section of the Brochure for the specific requirements needed to meet Domestic Partner)
Information for International Students
Information for Graduate Students with an Appointed Assistantship
Who is Not Eligible?
- Students enrolled in ALL online courses only
- Distance Learners
- UTHSC (Memphis) Students MUST enroll in the UT Memphis insurance plan; please contact your school’s administrator.
- UT College of Social Work (Nashville): Please contact The Hildreth Agency to enroll (865) 691-4652 or (800) 874-0831
Administration
The Hildreth Agency will administer the student insurance plan through United HealthCare Student Resources.
You may contact them directly at:
The Hildreth Agency / Student Health Programs
10259 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922-3566
Phone: 865-691-4652 or 800-874-0831
Email: studenthealth@hildrethins.com
Did you know?
A portion of the Student Programs and Services Fee goes toward reducing costs for Student Health as well as giving you access to improve your personal health at facilities like TRECS.