The Student Health Insurance office manages the UT Student Health Insurance Plan (UT SHIP) for UT Dallas, provides confidential claims advising services, and serves as an information resource regarding local healthcare providers.
Domestic Students
Domestic students at UT Dallas may elect to purchase the UT SHIP.
International Students
Enrollment in UT SHIP or a comparable health insurance plan is required of all international students.
RA/TA/GA Students
Students in this category will automatically be enrolled in the annual student health insurance program.
Current Notices
Fall 2023 International Student Insurance Waiver Period
The Fall 2023 waiver period ends September 6, 2023. All documents must be in the system no later than 11:59 p.m. on that date. If you do not submit a waiver or if your waiver submission is not approved, you will be enrolled in UT SHIP automatically.
Student Address Update/Change
If your mailing address has recently changed, please log into your Galaxy account and update your address. You will also need to contact Academic Health Plans at 1-855-247-7587 and provide them with the new address.
UT SHIP Payment Changes
Students who have purchased UT SHIP will no longer be required to make a payment at the time they receive services at the Student Health Center. Students who have chosen not to purchase UT SHIP will be required to make payment at the time they receive services.
How can we help?
Proof of insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield sends one insurance card per school year to policy holders. The card is mailed to the address on record in Orion as of Census Day. In your first semester of coverage, you should receive an insurance card two-to-four weeks after Census Day.
Because eligibility for UT SHIP is contingent upon enrollment at UT Dallas, insurance cards cannot be sent until a student is officially registered, which is Census Day. For information on when Census Day occurs, please visit the academic calendar.
Interim coverage letter
An Interim Coverage Letter may be needed if you need to receive medical treatment or fill a prescription between the start date of the current semester’s insurance policy and the time you receive your insurance card. The letter will serve as your temporary proof of insurance until the insurance company can mail your official insurance card.
Instructions for obtaining and printing an interim coverage letter are available on the resources page.
Digital health insurance card
Download a digital Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) ID card to keep on your phone for instant access.
View a guide (pdf) for obtaining a digital ID card.
Find an identification number / group number / copays
Information such as an identification number, group number and provider network are displayed on the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) ID card.
View a guide (pdf) to the information found on the ID card.
Additional information about UT SHIP or Blue Cross Blue Shield
UT SHIP is a Blue Cross Blue Shield policy made available by the UT System. Policy information and prices on this website refer to that policy. Blue Cross Blue Shield also has a selection of individual policies available that vary in length, coverage and price. For more information, visit AcademicBlue.
Information on AcademicBlue includes:
- Benefit Information
- Enrollment Process and Cost
- Waiver Information
- Finding a Provider
- Claims
- Contact Information
UT Dallas Health Guidance
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UT Dallas Student Health Center feels it is in the best interest of students to keep their UT SHIP coverage. Please note, UT SHIP carriers are not able to terminate coverage or issue refunds, especially mid-semester. BCBS has a worldwide network and students covered by BCBS under UT SHIP can use the insurance benefits anywhere they are located. Medical costs related to COVID-19 are covered at 100 percent, and students still have access to all other benefits as listed in the UTSHIP brochure.