Exemptions for International Students

Only international students need to contact our office for exemption requests.  All exemption requests MUST be submitted to the Campus Health Insurance Office during the published “Open Enrollment” periods and each semester thereafter.  These “Open Enrollment” notices are communicated to you through your official University of Arizona email address (@email.arizona.edu).  Failure to do so will result in you being liable for paying the insurance premium.  Cancellation of the Student Health Insurance is not permitted through Student Link.

If you register for classes in any of the following semesters, your exemption request must be received by the deadline date:

Winter session 2008 and Spring 2009 coverage period – Deadline January 28, 2009
Summer 2009 Pre-session and Summer 2009 session I coverage period – Deadline June 22, 2009
Summer 2009 session II coverage period – Deadline July 27, 2009
Fall 2009 coverage period – Deadline September 8, 2009

In most cases the following circumstances may be acceptable exemptions from enrollment in the Student Health Insurance:

If you fall into any of the listed categories below, please submit the Exemption Request form and required documentation to our office by fax, email or mail.  Please include your name, student ID number and the semester in which you are requesting the exemption.  Once received, you will be notified through your official university email address (@email.arizona.edu) within ten business days to let you know if your request has been approved.

Exemptions cannot be made for Individual policies.  

1.  If you have a Government Sponsor that provides insurance for you that meets or exceeds the student health insurance plan.

2. If you have an Official Sponsor that provides insurance for you that meets or exceeds the student health insurance plan.

3. If you (or your spouse or parent) have The University of Arizona employer benefits.

4. If you (or your spouse or parent) have a US employer who provides health insurance for you that meets or exceeds the student health insurance plan.

5. If you are an exchange student with insurance automatically provided to you by your home-university or organization coordinating your exchange.  The insurance must meet or exceed the UA student health insurance plan.

6.  If you are doing Research, Thesis, Dissertation or if you’re a Distance Learner doing your studies outside the U.S. for a whole semester.  Documentation from your College verifying your circumstances will be required.

7.  If you are a Transfer Student registered for ONLY a summer course and enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Program provided through your Home University.  Proof of insurance from your Home University will be required.

8. If you are registered for ONLY a summer pre-session or winter session course.  Written notification specifying which session you are enrolled in will be required.

Office Number (520) 621-5002 / Fax Number (520) 626-8616
Email chsinsurance@health.arizona.edu