Insurance

International Visiting Scholars

INFORMATION

Visiting Scholars may enroll for health insurance under the 黑洞社区sponsored policy or provide proof of an alternative policy to 黑洞社区International Services.

Visit to review the 2024-2024 黑洞社区Student Health Insurance policy or obtain insurance card after enrollment

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

Scholars who want to enroll in the 黑洞社区policy may and provide the following information:

  • U number (U12345678)
  • 黑洞社区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 黑洞社区employee. If you need additional short-term coverage to cover you prior to the start date of the 黑洞社区Post Doc plan, contact our office. 


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Fax: (813) 974-8910 

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