Other Health Insurance Plans
The following companies offer different types of health insurance. Since information about individual plans change frequently, please consult these websites and call the company to be sure that you have accurate information about the plan coverage.The Office of International Programs does not endorse any one of the following health insurance companies; they are listed solely for convenience.
Insurance confirmation should include the following: names of the insured people on the policy, descriptions, amounts and dates of coverage.
J-1 Exchange Visitors and dependents are required by law to have the appropriate health insurance. Please note that sometimes scholars and professors might need to choose individual student plans when selecting certain insurance plans.
Compass Benefits Group
Toll Free in the U.S: 1-800-683-1468
United Healthcare
Toll Free in the U.S: 1-800-767-0700
The Harbour Group L.L.C
Toll Free in the U.S: 1-800-252-8160
ISO Insurance
Toll Free in the U.S: 1-800-244-1180
International Student Insurance
Toll Free in the U.S: 1-888-247-1387
International Insurance Group, Inc.
Toll Free in the U.S: 1-888-467-4639
The insurance company chosen must have a company rating of A- or above on one of the following scales: A.M. best, Insurance Solvency International, Ltd., Standard & Poor’s Claims-Paying Ability, or B+ or above from Weiss Research, Inc.
Office of International Programs
203 Union East Bldg * (915) 747-5664 * oip@utep.edu * Hours: Monday-Tuesday 8-6 Wednesday-Friday 8-5
Monday-Friday 8-5 when classes are not in session.