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Health Insurance

Why You Need Insurance

麻豆传媒映画 requires you to have health insurance


Federal and State law, the California State University (CSU) system, and 麻豆传媒映画 require international students to maintain adequate health insurance coverage throughout the duration of their academic program. All matriculated international students in F-1 or J-1 visa status are required to

Medical care in the U.S. is costly

Medical care in the U.S. is extremely expensive. Treatment costs for a simple broken wrist can exceed $500. A routine surgical procedure, such as an appendectomy, can cost as much as $10,000. Without insurance, you might experience financial problems resulting from a serious accident or illness. Holding medical insurance could prevent you from needing to depart the U.S. and not completing your studies.

As an international student, you are not eligible for any federal or state welfare assistance, and if you are uninsured, you are held legally responsible for paying all your medical expenses.

Health insurance required for class registration

麻豆传媒映画 automatically places a Health Insurance Requirement Hold (also known as a ) on your class registration each semester. This prevents you from being able to register for classes. To get your insurance hold removed, you must purchase the International Student Health Insurance Plan Policy. It will take 2 business days after the day you purchase the International Student Health Insurance Plan for your insurance hold to be cleared, which will then allow you to register for classes. Please plan appropriately to ensure you do not get blocked from registering due to having pending holds.

What are YOUR specific health insurance requirements?

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F-1 students are required to purchase the pre-approved policy offered by International Student Health Insurance Plan in order to satisfy the California State University insurance requirement.

The policy that you purchase will be issued by the health insurance provider. All the information you need regarding the policy can be found on the International Student Health Insurance Plan and health insurance provider websites. You will create an online account when you purchase the policy. Through this account, you can know the detailed policy coverage, print your insurance ID card and find a doctor or clinic that accepts the health insurance provider coverage that you purchased through International Student Health Insurance Plan.

Refund Requests

Refunds for payments by credit card or debit card can be issued up to 120 days from the date of purchase or by the refund deadline, whichever is earlier. Refunds for payments by e-check can be issued by the refund deadline and in most cases offers more flexibility than credit card or debit card payments. For new students who are unsure if they will be able to obtain a visa in time to begin the 麻豆传媒映画 program, it is advisable to wait until after the visa is issued to purchase health insurance.

TA with Health Insurance

In some cases, 麻豆传媒映画 TA positions may offer health insurance. You will still need to clear your registration hold by emailing Clarissa Fontanilla-Fajardo at [email protected]. Not all TA positions provide health insurance. If you are unsure, check with your department. If your position did not offer health insurance, you will still be required to .

J-1 exchange students are required to purchase the pre-approved policy offered by International Student Health Insurance Plan in order to satisfy the California State University insurance requirement.

The policy that you purchase will be issued by the health insurance provider. All the information you need regarding the policy can be found on the International Student Health Insurance Plan and health insurance provider. websites. You will create an online account when you purchase the policy. Through this account, you can know the detailed policy coverage, print your insurance ID card and find a doctor or clinic that accepts the health insurance coverage that you purchased through International Student Health Insurance Plan.

Refund Requests

Refunds for payments by credit card or debit card can be issued up to 120 days from the date of purchase or by the refund deadline, whichever is earlier. Refunds for payments by e-check can be issued by the refund deadline and in most cases offers more flexibility than credit card or debit card payments. For new students who are unsure if they will be able to obtain a visa in time to begin the 麻豆传媒映画 program, it is advisable to wait until after the visa is issued to purchase health insurance.

Cost of Insurance and Purchasing

  • Learn what the costs are for the plan and how to .

Alternate Health Insurance Coverage

  • No alternate health insurance, from any vendor, country, or provider will be accepted. All matriculated international students in F-1 or J-1 visa status are required to

What's Next?

  • Create your account on
    • Your Medical ID card is available once coverage starts or after 2-3 weeks if enrolled after the coverage start date.
      Click for a guide on how to obtain your insurance ID card.
    • To find your PPO Network List of doctors, Hospitals and Urgent Care Centers click . Select 鈥溌槎勾接郴� International Plan,鈥� then Select "Find a doctor, hospital or pharmacy." Use to easily locate Aetna participating network providers.
      If you have a life threatening emergency, go to the Emergency Room or call 911. The Emergency Room usually sees the most urgent patients first. If it is urgent but not life threatening, you can go to an urgent care center which will usually cost you less money.
    • Questions on benefits, or claims:
      Go to Aetna Student Health鈥檚 website, or call their claims department at (877) 480-4161.
      Clickfor information on additional Aetna healthcare services.