University-Sponsored Insurance
The University of Florida sponsors health insurance plans for undergraduate, unsupported graduate and international students. These plans are currently administered by UnitedHealthcare StudentResources. (NOTE: Enrollment in a university-sponsored insurance plan is optional.)
Although SHCC Patient Financial Services (Phone: 352-273-4546 or email: insurance@shcc.ufl.edu) is here to help, it is the patient’s responsibility to know what their insurance policy covers — and the patient is ultimately liable for any charges not covered by insurance. Contact the insurance company in advance of care to learn about policy benefits in detail.
How to enroll in a university-sponsored health insurance plan
Contact United Healthcare Student Resources.
PHONE: (800) 996-4698
WEBSITE: www.uhcsr.com
On the United Healthcare Student Resources website you can view prices as well as the full details of all available coverage; you may also enroll online.
To enroll online:
- Log on to www.uhcsr.com
- Click on “Find my school’s plan”
- Type “UF” in the “School/Association Name” box
- Select “Univ of Florida”
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Contact local insurance agent Scarborough Insurance.
PHONE: (352) 377-2002
WEBSITE: www.scarins.com
Contact Scarborough Insurance with any specific plan questions or concerns, or if you prefer to enroll through their agency directly.
Enrollment deadline
Enrollment may be arranged within the first 30 days of a semester. The policy year begins on August 14 and terminates on the same date the next year. Other policies may be available specifically for international students.
If you have experienced a life-changing event that caused you to lose health insurance coverage, you may be able to still register. Call Scarborough Insurance at (352) 377-2002 for more information.
Important referral information
A referral from a Student Health Care Center provider may be necessary when using university-sponsored health insurance. Please consult your carrier for any benefit limitations on prescription drugs, mental health, chiropractic care, ambulatory care, dental accidents, elective abortion, anesthesiology, assistant surgeons and more. If you are subject to a pre-existing condition investigation, please contact the insurance company directly with questions.