An accident and illness plan is available to all UNO students enrolled in at least seven (7) credit hours. This is a reasonably priced policy designed to provide benefits for medical expenses arising from an accident or illness. Participation in the plan is voluntary.

For additional assistance, come to Student Health Services to:

• Receive your claim or referral form.
• Receive technical assistance in completing claim forms.
• Receive assistance in signing up for family coverage.

Student Assurance Services Website

If students have questions after reviewing the insurance plan, they may contact:

John M. Rice, CSA, LUTCF Rice Insurance Agency 300 N. Dakota Ave. Suite 216 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (800) 658-3677 riceins@ll.net

Marcia Adler, MS, RN UNO Health Services (402) 554-2743

International Health Insurance Policy
International students with "F" or "J" visas registered for classes at the University of Nebraska at Omaha are required to have health insurance that can be used in Omaha. These students will automatically be enrolled and billed for the University's student health insurance plan each semester based on enrollment in classes.

International Student Insurance Waiver Policy
International students may apply for a waiver from purchasing the University's student health insurance plan if they have proof of equivalent health insurance benefits under another plan. Proof of the plan purchased for the entire semester will be verified prior to the charge being removed from the student account.

Equivalent health insurance benefits must include:

• At least $250,000.00 of coverage for medical care.
• A deductible no greater than $500.00.
• Unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation benefits.
• Coverage paid in full for each semester. Coverage periods run August 15 to January 15 and January 16 to August 16.

When necessary the Health Center Insurance Coordinator will verify additional information about a proposed insurance policy plan to ensure adequate coverage. The waiver must be approved prior to the 14 day of class each semester.

To apply for a waiver you will need:

• Paper copy of your proposed policy written in English.
• Proof of purchase for the entire coverage period. (Paying by the month is not acceptable coverage.)
• All "F" and "J" students must have Medical Evacuation and Repatriation insurance, which can be purchased from the health center.

Waivers will not be accepted after the 14th day of class.

Students may check to see if the waiver process has been completed by verifying the premium credit on their UNO student account.

A printable copy of this information is available in PDF here.