[NewIntlStudents] System Student Health Insurance Plan waiver period has opened

[New International Students]

Students,

The waiver application has opened for the spring 2017 for the System Student Health Insurance Plan (SSHIP) has opened.  F-1 or J-1 international students eligible for an A&M System allowed waiver may submit the waiver request and required documents at https://tamuc.myahpcare.com/waiver.  For a list of the A&M System allowed waiver exceptions or for more information about the A&M System health insurance requirements go to http://bit.ly/1CFhzv2.  Please note the ISSS does not make any decision on waivers or exceptions.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR SSHIP WAIVER REQUEST IS JANUARY 26, 2017.  STUDENTS WITH AN APPROVED WAIVER FOR FALL 2016 WILL NEED TO SUBMIT A WAIVER REQUEST FOR THE SPRING 2017.  ATTACHED IS AN FAQ THAT ADDRESSES MANY QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE SSHIP.

The SSHIP premium amount for the spring 2017 semester is $947.  This charge will be added to student accounts after a student has registered for courses for spring 2017 and once the university begins applying tuition and fees.  Payment will need to be made by the 12th day of class or Student Accounts will assess a late fee penalty for students who have not paid the SSHIP premium.  The coverage period for students will be January 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017.   For more information please review the attached FAQ.

Graduate assistants with current Grad Plan insurance coverage will need to submit the Assistantship Verification Form<http://www.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/assistantship_form.aspx>.  GA's with Grad Plan insurance DO NOT submit a waiver request...only the Assistantship Verification Form<http://www.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/assistantship_form.aspx>.  A separate email will be sent to GA's with additional information.

ALL QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE SSHIP WILL NEED TO BE SENT TO INTLINSURANCE at TAMUC.EDU<mailto:INTLINSURANCE at TAMUC.EDU>.
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