- 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 International Student
and Scholar Services (ISSS). 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.
The combination of the SHBP coverage and the Student Services Fee coverage means most
services at Boynton Health Service are no out-of-pocket cost to
international students. Visit Boynton's Student
Coverage page for more details about what services are available to
you at Boynton Health Service.
To enroll dependents on the plan, the primary member must submit a Dependent Enrollment Add/Change Form. Eligible dependents include a spouse or same sex domestic partner and a child or children. Dependent enrollment is contingent upon the Office of Student Health Benefits verification of primary member enrollment.
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 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” (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):
If you arrive at the University ill and need to access health care, you should immediately call or check in with ISSS. ISSS will contact the
Office of Student Health Benefits to facilitate health care coverage for
you at that time.
Coverage dates are listed in the column to the right. International
students who need emergency medical attention may enroll in the SHBP as
early as August 1 at no extra charge. For early enrollment, contact the
Office of Student Health Benefits at Boynton Health Service, 410 Church
Street S.E., Minneapolis, umshbo@umn.edu, (612) 624-0627.
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
09/16/09 Email: Waiver Deadline 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
Dental Questions
Boynton Health Service Dental Clinic
Phone: (612) 624-9998
Email: mkiffe@bhs.umn.edu
http://www.bhs.umn.edu/services/dentalclinic.htm
On-Campus Health Care Questions
Boynton Health Service
Info: (612) 625-8400
Appointments: (612) 625-3222
http://www.bhs.umn.edu
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 |
$
907.00 per semester |
Spouse ONLY* |
$ 1,122.00 per semester |
Single child ONLY |
$ 870.00 per semester |
Two or more
children |
$ 1,164.00 per semester |
* spouse or same-sex domestic partner
Coverage for |
Cost |
|---|---|
| Student ONLY |
$ 462.00 |
| Spouse ONLY* |
$ 572.00 |
| Single child ONLY |
$ 443.00 |
| Two or more
children |
$ 593.00 |
* spouse or same-sex domestic partner