- Campuses :
- Twin Cities
- Crookston
- Duluth
- Morris
- Rochester
- Other Locations
The University of Minnesota mandates all international students and
their dependents to purchase the University-sponsored Student Health
Benefit Plan (SHBP) unless they are eligible for a waiver.
At the time you arrive at the University of Minnesota, you will have
your documents validated by the University. You must enroll in the
University-sponsored SHBP (or provide proof of coverage to waive the
plan) at that time and remain enrolled until the date you leave the
University.
Students enrolled in the Student Health Benefit Plan will be mailed a health plan card from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota by the end of the sixth week of classes.
Cards are sent to the U.S. mail address on record with the University. Please make sure your address is up-to-date through One Stop: Go to Your Personal Info.
If you recently updated your address and think your card may have been sent to your old address, please email your name, student ID number, and “I have updated my U.S. Mail address in One Stop and would like a new card sent to me.” to umshbo@umn.edu.
The Office of Student Health Benefits must receive confirmation from you that your U.S. Mail address is correct in One Stop before a new card can be issued.
Before using your Student Health Benefit Plan coverage, please familiarize yourself with the information found under “Plan Details” (right).
If you are covered by either of the following, you will not be required to purchase the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan.
In order to waive the University-sponsored SHBP, submit the following to the Office of Student Health Benefits in person, by mail, or by fax before the registration deadline (this date is listed on the One Stop website):
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
UMM Health Service
Appointments: (320) 589-6070
http://www.morris.umn.edu/services/hlth_serv/
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 international students from the time they have their documents validated by the University of Minnesota. Coverage continues as long as the student 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.
Term |
Dates |
|---|---|
Fall |
8/24/2009 - 1/18/2010 |
Spring |
1/19/2010 - 8/25/2010 |
Summer |
5/24/2010
- 8/25/2010 |
Coverage for |
Cost |
|---|---|
Student ONLY |
$
852.00 per semester |
Spouse ONLY* |
$ 1,056.00 per semester |
Single child ONLY |
$ 897.00 per semester |
Two or more
children |
$ 1,164.00 per semester |
*spouse or same-sex domestic partner
Coverage for |
Cost |
|---|---|
| Student ONLY |
$ 434.00 |
| Spouse ONLY* |
$ 538.00 |
| Single child ONLY |
$ 457.00 |
| Two or more
children |
$ 593.00 |
* spouse or same-sex domestic partner