Health Insurance

As a condition of enrollment, University of San Francisco (USF) requires students to have health insurance, both to protect against unexpected high medical costs and to provide access to quality care. The following students will be charged the health insurance premium on their Student Account as a separate fee.

  • All undergraduate domestic students registering for 9 credit hours or more (EXCEPT Certificate programs and Online programs students)
  • All graduate domestic students registering for 6 credit hours or more (EXCEPT Certificate programs and Online programs students)
  • All international students and scholars registering for at least 1 credit hour or more

Open Enrollment/Waiver Period 

  • Fall semester: June 27 through September 1
  • Spring semester: November 30 through February 1

Health Insurance Waiver Period

If you have coverage that is comparable or better than the USF-endorsed insurance plan, you may waive it in the Spring 2025 semester. 

Please review the waiver criteria 


Voluntary Enrollment

Students registered for at least 3 units are eligible to voluntarily purchase the USF-endorsed student health insurance plan for only Fall and/or Spring semesters during open waiver/enrollment periods.

In addition, students with an official Leave of Absence (LOA) or are in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program are eligible to purchase the USF-endorsed student health insurance per semester for up to one (1) academic year during open enrollment periods.


Transfer Coverage (Medi-Cal, Kaiser)

If you have waived the USF Student Health Plan with Medi-Cal or Kaiser, please ensure that you transfer your healthcare coverage near your campus location.

Medi-Cal
Please call 1-800-541-5555.
Need an example? Student taking classes in San Francisco should have coverage in San Francisco County.

Kaiser
Please call the number on your card.
Need an example? Student taking classes in San Francisco should have coverage in Northern California.

Contact Us

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Health Promotion Services

Address
2130 Fulton Street University Center, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94117

Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UC 5th Front Desk Hours are Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.