All international students, scholars, and others at UNT Denton with a current passport and student visa (F‑1, J‑1) are automatically enrolled in the UNT Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). This requirement can only be waived in very limited circumstances (insert waiver link). This requirement applies to all student visa holders participating in the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI), Curricular Practical Training (CPT), internships, practicums, study abroad, or any other credit or non-credit activity as a bona fide UNT student.
After graduation, international students participating in Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Academic Training (AT) may enroll in continuation coverage on a voluntary basis. The process for enrolling and maintaining coverage depends on your situation, and you may enroll for up to one year (with a possible one-year extension if approved) as follows:
- If your OPT or AT is approved at graduation:
- Enroll in OPT continuation coverage during the enrollment period immediately following your final semester to maintain continuous coverage.
- If your OPT is pending at graduation:
- Enroll in continuation coverage (link) for up to three months to avoid a gap in coverage
- Once OPT is approved, enroll in OPT continuation coverage (link) for up to one year (with a possible extension if approved).
- If you enrolled in and then later lose employer-sponsored insurance:
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- You may re-enroll in the OPT health insurance plan if you were previously enrolled in SHIP, provide proof of the loss of coverage, and have no break in coverage.
Students and their dependents must enroll at the same time, and enrollment is only allowed during the designated open enrollment periods.
