Insurance

International Visiting Scholars

INFORMATION

Visiting Scholars may enroll for health insurance under the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ sponsored policy or provide proof of an alternative policy to USF International Services.

Visit to review the 2024-2025 ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Student Health Insurance policy or obtain insurance card after enrollment

Scholars must have a University ID number (known as a U number) and a ßÙßÇÂþ»­ email address in order to enroll under the 24-25 USF Health Insurance policy.

Scholars who want to enroll in the USF policy may and provide the following information:

  • U number (U12345678)
  • ßÙßÇÂþ»­ email (myname@usf.edu)
  • U.S. address
  • U.S. telephone number 

Allow 24-48 business hours to receive an "activate your account" email from Academic HealthPlans (sender: info4students@mycare26.com). Once you received this email, you need to complete the enrollment process and directly pay Academic HealthPlans for your coverage.

  • Printed proof of your policy; available 48 hours after you completed your enrollment
  • Upload proof to iStart

Scholars who are sponsored by their department must have the department and confirm sponsorship.

If you are eligible for health insurance as a Postdoctoral Scholar, click HERE to learn more about your health insurance options as a ßÙßÇÂþ»­ employee. If you need additional short-term coverage to cover you prior to the start date of the USF Post Doc plan, contact our office. 


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Fax: (813) 974-8910 

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