- Campuses :
- Twin Cities
- Crookston
- Duluth
- Morris
- Rochester
- Other Locations
At the time you arrive at the University of Minnesota, you will have your documents validated by the University. After your documents have been validated, you will be instructed to contact the Office of Student Health Benefits at 1-800-232-9017 or umshbo@umn.edu.
Scholars visiting the University for more than 31 days are required to
enroll in the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan. Scholars
must contact the Office of Student Health Benefits to complete enrollment
materials within 31 days of their arrival.
Scholars visiting the University for 31 days or less may choose to
purchase the Student Health Benefit Plan, but are not required to do so.
Scholars choosing not to enroll in the University-sponsored Student
Health Benefit Plan are required to carry their own health plan coverage for the duration of their visit to the University. A scholar's
health plan coverage must meet J-1 U.S. Federal regulation
requirements.
Plan members and their dependents traveling 100 or more miles away from home and outside of their home country, have emergency medical, travel, and personal security assistance 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world, through MEDEX, a leading provider of international travel assistance services. From finding an English-speaking doctor to replacing a prescription, MEDEX has the resources and experience to offer rapid coordination and monitoring of medical care while you are abroad.
Medical Services Available
- 24-hour worldwide medical referrals
- Medical evacuations and repatriation of mortal remains
- Verification of insurance coverage to facilitate hospital admission
Personal and Travel Services Available
- Assistance with lost or stolen travel documents (i.e. passport)
- Emergency language interpretation services
- Emergency cash advance
MEDEX Website
Username: umshbo
Password: umstudent
MEDEX ID Card (267K, PDF)
MEDEX Assistance 1-800-527-0218
09/03/09 Email: Dependent Enrollment Reminder
10/05/09 Email: SHBP Welcome
Eligibility Questions
Office of Student Health Benefits
University of Minnesota
410 Church Street S.E., N323
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: (612) 624-0627 or 1-800-232-9017
Fax: (612) 626-5183 or 1-800-624-9881
Email: umshbo@umn.edu
Coverage Questions
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Phone: (651) 662-5004 or 1-866-870-0438
http://www.bluecrossmn.com/uofm
On-Campus Health Care Questions
UMC Health Services
Phone: (218) 281-8512
http://www1.crk.umn.edu/services/healthservices/
Emergency Travel Assistance Questions
MEDEX
Phone: 1-800-527-0218
Email: info@medexassist.com
https://members.medexassist.com
Username: umshbo, Password: umstudent
Quick Reference Chart for Primary Member (PDF)
Quick Reference Chart for Dependents (PDF)
Full 2009-2010 Summary Plan Description (PDF)
Coverage is guaranteed for visiting international scholars from the time they have their documents validated by the University of Minnesota. Coverage continues as long as the scholar meets criteria for eligibility. Coverage rates are affordable for spouse and dependents. There is no pre-existing condition exclusion. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider network is the broadest provider network available, with 98% of the physicians and hospitals in Minnesota participating in the network.
Coverage for |
Cost |
|---|---|
Student ONLY |
$ 188.00 per month |
Spouse ONLY* |
$ 187.00 per month |
Single child ONLY |
$ 145.00 per month |
Two or more
children |
$ 194.00 per month |
Family maximum |
$ 569.00 per month |
*spouse or same-sex domestic partner