Temple University of the Commonwealth
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STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN
2025-2026 Academic Year
Shorelight is pleased to announce that for the 2025-2026 academic year, we have teamed up with Wellfleet Student and University Health Plans (UHP) to offer health insurance coverage for international students entering Temple University. The health insurance plan provides substantial benefits for covered medical expenses at a reasonable cost.
Eligibility & Enrollment
All Temple University students are required to enroll in health insurance. You have received communications directly from Shorelight where you can enroll in this international Student Health Insurance Plan.
Plan Highlights
This Temple University international SHIP is provided by Wellfleet Student. We encourage you to review the coverage by selecting the "Benefit Information” tab in the navigation menu on the left-hand side of this page. Below are some of the highlights of the insurance plan.
- Access to Cigna PPO provider network
- Prescription drug coverage
- Office Visit: $10 Copay
- Urgent Care: $10 Copay
- Emergency Room: 10% coinsurance, after deductible (waived if admitted)
- Student Health Center claims are covered at 100%
Please note, health insurance in the United States is different from that in other countries. We urge you to review the "Understanding US Health Insurance" guide in the navigation menu on the left-hand side of this page.
To find additional benefit information, search for in-network providers, view your claim status, and access your online insurance ID card, please refer to the links in the navigation menu on the left-hand side of this page.
Cost & Coverage Periods
| Fall Annual | Spring/Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage Dates | 8/1/25 - 7/31/26 | 1/1/25 - 7/31/26 |
| Insurance Cost | $2,500 | TBD |
Dental Plan
The dental plan is included in the Wellfleet medical plan. Students can visit any dentist of their choice, as there is no specific network of dentists to choose from. The complete description of benefits can be found in the Brochure located in the "Benefit Information" tab in the navigation menu on the left-hand side of this page. Enrollment in this plan is mandatory. All students will be automatically enrolled, and no action is necessary.
Vision Plan
The vision plan is provided by VSP Vision Care. The complete description of benefits and participating provider search can be found by clicking "Vision Insurance" in the navigation menu on the left-hand side of this page. Enrollment in this plan is mandatory. All students will be automatically enrolled, and no action is necessary. Once enrolled, no ID cards or claim forms are needed when you see a VSP Network Doctor. Tell the doctor you are a VSP member when making the appointment.
Address Update
To continue to receive communication from Wellfleet and University Health Plans, please go to the “Address Update” link on the left navigation menu and provide your mailing address and email address.
Questions?
Shorelight has partnered with University Health Plans to administer the plan and help with enrollment and/or benefit-related questions. University Health Plans can be reached at 800-437-6448 or info@univhealthplans.com. Wellfleet can be reached at 877-657-5030 for specific benefit-related queries or questions about claims.
