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The University of Minnesota mandates all international scholars and their dependents to purchase the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan for visiting scholars. 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 who will be at the University for 31 days or less may choose not to enroll in the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan, but are required to carry their own health plan coverage for the duration of their visit to the University (must meet J-1 U.S. Federal regulation requirements).
To enroll in the Student Health Benefit Plan, please complete and submit an enrollment form (Please contact contact the Office of Student Health Benefits at umbshbo@umn.edu for enrollment materials at this time) within 31 days of your arrival at the University. All scholars who wish to enroll dependents in the plan must also submit the first two months payment for dependents. In order to enroll a same sex domestic partner, the primary member must also submit a Declaration of Domestic Partnership Form.
Once an applicant’s eligibility is verified by the Office of Student Health Benefits, enrollment will be processed. Member ID cards will be sent to the plan member by U.S. mail approximately two weeks after your enrollment materials are received by the Office of Student Health Benefits.
2010-2011 SHBP Enrollment Brochure with Quick Reference Chart (PDF)
2010-2011 Full Benefits Summary (PDF)
Health plan network and claims administration services for the Student Health Benefit Plan are provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MN, giving you access to thousands of providers and hospitals in their worldwide network.
Member ID cards will be sent to the plan member by U.S. mail approximately three weeks after enrollment. Cards will be mailed to the “current U.S. mail address” on record with the University. To update your address, go to: One Stop > Quick Links > Student Records > Personal Information.
If you recently updated your address in One Stop 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.
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 students 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 Information Sheet (PDF)
MEDEX Member Website
MEDEX ID Card (267K, PDF)
MEDEX Assistance 1-800-527-0218
02/04/11 Email: Appeal for Termination
01/19/11 Email: Spring SHBP Welcome
09/16/10 Email: Fall SHBP Welcome
12/14/10 Email: Emergency travel assistance
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 1-866-870-0348
Website
On-Campus Health Care Questions
UMR Student Health Services
Website
Emergency Travel Assistance Questions
MEDEX
Phone: 1-800-527-0218
Email: info@medexassist.com
MEDEX Member Website
Coverage for |
Cost |
|---|---|
Student ONLY |
$ 195.00 per month |
Spouse ONLY* |
$ 200.00 per month |
Single child ONLY |
$ 152.00 per month |
Two or more
children |
$ 204.00 per month |
Family maximum |
$ 599.00 per month |
*spouse or same-sex domestic partner
Student Info Release Authorization Form (PDF)