Insurance

International Visiting Scholars

INFORMATION

Visiting Scholars may enroll for health insurance under the 91tvӰԺ sponsored policy or provide proof of an alternative policy to 91tvӰԺ International Services.

Visit to review the 2024-2024 91tvӰԺ Student Health Insurance policy or obtain insurance card after enrollment

Scholars must have a University ID number (known as a U number) and a 91tvӰԺ email address in order to enroll under the 24-25 91tvӰԺ Health Insurance policy.

Scholars who want to enroll in the 91tvӰԺ policy may and provide the following information:

  • U number (U12345678)
  • 91tvӰԺ email (myname@usf.edu)
  • U.S. address
  • U.S. telephone number 

Allow 24-48 business hours to receive an "activate your account" email from Academic HealthPlans (sender: info4students@mycare26.com). Once you received this email, you need to complete the enrollment process and directly pay Academic HealthPlans for your coverage.

  • Printed proof of your policy; available 48 hours after you completed your enrollment
  • Upload proof to iStart

Scholars who are sponsored by their department must have the department and confirm sponsorship.

If you are eligible for health insurance as a Postdoctoral Scholar, click HERE to learn more about your health insurance options as a 91tvӰԺ employee. If you need additional short-term coverage to cover you prior to the start date of the 91tvӰԺ Post Doc plan, contact our office. 


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Fax: (813) 974-8910 

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