International Student Services

• Insurance Requirement
• GTA/GRA Requirements
• Payment Options
• Waiver Process

Insurance Waiver Process

If evidence of pre-existing adequate coverage is provided before the insurance deadline, February 1st, 2012 (Spring 2012), a waiver will be granted and the insurance charge will be removed. The pre-existing coverage must be valid at least from the first day of classes through the last day of May for the spring semester.

Students may obtain a waiver by presenting a signed and completed waiver form verifyling that the minimum coverages are met (see process below). The completed and signed waiver form must be received by ISSS at least 48 hours prior to the tuition due date, if you wish to pay the most accurate amount. The waiver form to be used for this certification can be obtained online or from the ISSS office. Once a waiver is approved, the insurance charge will be removed from the student's online account. The insurance processing usually takes no longer than seven days. Please e-mail our insurance coordinator at issinsurance@ku.edu if your fee doesn't remove seven days after you submitted the waiver. You can check your waiver staus!

The waiver process will differ depending on the insurance plan you hold and on your current status. For the procedures you need to follow, please view the following sections.

Alternate Coverage - Students with pre-existing insurance

If you are not purchasing the KU insurance-UHCSR plan, you must complete and submit a waiver form along with a copy of your current policy's benefits summary page (in English) to waive coverage each semester you are enrolled. In order to apply for the waiver, please follow these procedures:

• Download a waiver form or pick one up in the ISSS Office.
• Complete all fields in the top part of the waiver with your personal contact information.
• Complete the name of insurance, policy number, and coverage effective dates.
• Attach a copy of your policy's benefits summary page with the waiver form.

Work Visa, Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen

If you are a permanent resident or U.S. citizen, or currently hold a work visa (H, TN, L) through a company other than the University of Kansas, you are not required to show proof of insurance, and you do not need to complete a waiver form. Please ask ISSS to remove your insurance charge after verifying your immigration status.