Student Health Insurance Program
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, Florida Tech has selected United Healthcare as the Florida Tech student health insurance provider.
Spring 2021 New Students
Full Time Domestic Undergraduate and Graduate
The waiver period for Spring 2021 has CLOSED.
You will now be enrolled in the student health insurance program, and you will receive a welcome email from UHCSR.
When you receive your Welcome Email from UHC - CREATE Your Account – Once you create your user 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.
Fall 2021 New Students
Full Time Domestic Undergraduate 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 for FALL 2021 will open this summer. An email from Student Life will go out to all new students this summer detailing the waiver process and indicating when the waiver period opens.
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. This option will be available this summer. Access the OPT IN option. If you are needing immediate assistance or experience difficulty with the UHCSR website, contact UnitedHealthcare customer service at 1-800-767-0700.
All Part-Time Students with at least 6 credits
Students with at least 6 credits(undergrad/grad) may voluntarily enroll in the student health insurance program with United Healthcare. 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 due to COVID - 19 may waive the student health insurance coverage. To waive, email studenthealthinsurance@fit.edu
Students attending classes through Extended Studies or Florida Tech Online are not required to carry the university student health insurance.
