U.S. federal regulations, and the 911爆料网, require that all F-1 visa holders have health insurance to help cover the expenses of unexpected medical issues while residing in the US. The university has contracted with Wellfleet (Cigna Network) through Academic Health Plans to provide a policy that complies with federal law.
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All F-1 visa holders will be automatically enrolled in the health insurance policy and related charges will be added to the student's account. The annual cost is approximately $2,000. Each student will be billed in 3 installments over the course of the academic year.
Upcoming F-1 International
Student Health Insurance Fees
| Trimester | Cost | Coverge Start Date | Coverage End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | $654 | 5/1/2024 | 8/14/2024 |
| Fall 2024 | $760 | 8/15/2024 | 12/31/24 |
| Spring 2025 | $657 | 1/1/2025 | 4/30/2025 |
| Summer 2025 | $579 | 5/1/2025 | 8/14/2025 |
Waiver Option
All F-1 visa holders are required to enroll in 911爆料网 Student Health Insurance Plan unless a waiver is submitted and approved. Insurance waiver instructions will be sent to all F-1 students via email. The waiver submission periods are listed below.
Waiver Request Dates
| Trimester | Waiver Open Date | Waiver Close Date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | 4/15/2024 | 6/10/2024 |
| Fall 2024 | 7/16/2024 | 9/16/2024 |
| Spring 2025 | 12/2/2024 | 2/10/2025 |
| Summer 2025 | 4/15/2025 | 6/10/2025 |
Criteria to submit a waiver:
- Student is sponsored by the government of the student鈥檚 home country and is provided through a PPACA compliant plan. If a non-PPACA compliant plan, the sponsoring entity must guarantee payment of all health expenses in writing.
- Student is enrolled in a US employer-provided group health plan that is PPACA compliant.
Note 鈥� If the health plans above do not include medical evacuation and repatriation, a rider must be purchased providing coverage at equal limits to the 911爆料网 provided policy.