Insurance
International Visiting Scholars
INFORMATION
Visiting Scholars may enroll for health insurance under the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ sponsored policy or provide proof of an alternative policy to ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ International Services.
Visit to review the 2025-2026 ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Student Health Insurance policy or obtain insurance card
after enrollment
Scholars must have a University ID number (known as a U number) and a ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ email address
in order to enroll under the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health Insurance policy.
Scholars who want to enroll in the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ policy may and provide the following information:
- U number (U12345678)
- ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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 ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ employee. If you need additional short-term coverage to cover you prior to the start date of the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Post Doc plan, contact our office.
Telephone: 813-974-2331, option 5
Fax: (813) 974-8910
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PHONE LINES AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FROM 10AM TO 4PM