In order to continue to provide affordable health insurance coverage for our students, particularly during the current pandemic, and in accordance with the university Student Health Insurance Policy, https://www.fit.edu/policies/tuition--fees/tuition/student-health-insurance/ Florida Tech has selected United Healthcare as the Florida Tech student health insurance provider.
NEW STUDENTS - FULL TIME DOMESTIC UNDERGRADATE AND GRADUATE - To waive the university health insurance coverage and avoid the student health insurance fee, you MUST apply for a waiver and provide adequate proof of health insurance coverage. The waiver period has closed for fall 2020 and will soon reopen for spring 2021. Access the online waiver approval system here https://studentcenter.uhcsr.com/floridatech If you take no action you can expect a welcome email from UnitedHealthcare StudentResources.
ACTIVATE Your Account - If you do not want to waive the student health insurance coverage you will need to activate your student health insurance account with United Healthcare. Access the OPT IN option here: https://studentcenter.uhcsr.com/floridatech . If you are needing immediate assistance or experience difficulty with the UHCSR website, contact UnitedHealthcare customer service at 1-800-767-0700.
CREATE Your Account – Once you create your account you can find the student health insurance Certificate of Coverage, print your student health insurance card, add a dependent, and access other helpful information regarding the available services or general health information by accessing your MyAccount page at https://myaccount.uhcsr.com/login .
All CONTINUING Full Time Domestic Students(undergrad/grad) who have waived coverage in previous years may voluntarily enroll in the student health insurance program with UnitedHealthcare here https://uhcsr.com/floridatech. Select the type of plan you want and click Enroll Now.
All PART-TIME Students(undergrad/grad) may voluntarily enroll in the student health insurance program with United Healthcare here: https://uhcsr.com/floridatech Select the type of plan you want and click Enroll Now.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - It is MANDATORY for all international students to be covered by the university's health insurance plan. Exceptions may be granted only if you have an insurance plan that meets very strict requirements in order for you to qualify for a waiver. Florida Tech will not accept coverage by an insurance company outside the United States. Students studying remotely in their home country may be exempted. For more information please contact International Student and Scholar Services at 321-674-8053 and Judy Thompson at 321-674-8656.
Students attending classes through Extended Studies or Florida Tech Online are not required to carry the university student health insurance, however may voluntarily enroll in the student health insurance plan through United Healthcare Student Resources here: https://uhcsr.com/floridatech
Questions?
Contact:
UnitedHealthcare Customer Service 1-800-767-0700
Student Life
Call: 321-674-8656
Email: studenthealthinsurance@fit.edu
