Archive 2022-2023

Spring/Summer - 12/31/2022 - 02/01/2023

If you do not want the Student Health Insurance Plan, you must decline or opt-out of coverage by submitting a waiver. You may only opt-out of coverage during the following Waiver Period:

If you do not want the Student Health Insurance Plan, you must decline or opt-out of coverage by submitting a waiver. You may only opt-out of coverage during the following Waiver Period:

Fall - 06/14/2022 - 08/01/2022

The Fall waiver deadline ended 08/01/2022. The online waiver system can no longer accept new waiver requests.

All registered medical students are automatically enrolled in Sam Houston State University Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) unless proof of comparable coverage is submitted to the University.

Waiver Requirements:

1. Plan must be fully compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA):

• • Provide the Essential Minimum Benefits required by the ACA with no annual limits.

2. Needle-stick coverage (occupational or hazard-related injuries and sharp-related injuries) and other preventative care services.
3. Insurance plan must provide coverage for medically necessary care in the Houston area equivalent to the SHSU Student Health Insurance Plan.

AHP Waiver System - Student Training

Student Waiver Quick Reference Flyer

View Claims Online

Medical Claim Form

Prescription Claim Form

IMPORTANT IRS FAQ regarding 1095 statements for individual tax filers

AHP HIPAA Notice

Aetna HIPAA