International Student Health Insurance Waiver Process
If you are in J-1, F-1 or F-2 status and can show adequate insurance coverage from another provider, you may request a waiver. To receive the waiver, your insurance must meet all of the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) minimum requirements or your waiver will be denied.
Waiver Requirements
If your insurance waiver request is submitted within the deadline and your insurance plan meets all the KBOR minimum insurance requirements, a waiver will be granted and you will not need to enroll in the United Healthcare plan. Plans which do not meet the KBOR minimum insurance requirements will not be approved for a waiver, the insurance fee will be assessed to your student account and you will be enrolled in the KU Medical Center United Healthcare student insurance plan for the semester.
How to Submit a Waiver
If you do not wish to enroll in the United Healthcare student health insurance plan, you must do the following:
- Set up an account with ECI Services.
- Log in and click the Waive-It icon to go to the waiver portal administered by ECI Services.
- Enter your insurance information on the Waiver Form and upload a copy of the front and back sides of your insurance card.
- All waiver requests must be submitted by the first day of classes each semester.
Waiver Audit
A mid-semester re-audit will be performed by ECI Services on all insurance waivers which are approved. If ECI Services determines your waived insurance policy has been cancelled or your coverage has changed and does not meet the KBOR insurance requirements, you will automatically be enrolled in the KU Medical Center United Healthcare student insurance plan and the premium cost will be charged to your student tuition and fees account.
NOTE: You must complete a new waiver every semester.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding a waiver, contact ECI Services by email or by calling 833-249-0574.