Health Insurance for International Students
For information on the USF-sponsored health insurance plan, including benefits, cost, and claims, visit Student Health Plan.
Requirement
| Population | Registered Units | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| All international students | One (1) unit or more | Automatically enrolled and charged for health insurance |
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Open Enrollment/Waiver Periods
- Fall semester: June 30 through September 1
- Spring semester: November 30 through February 1
Member Enrollment
All international students registered for one unit or more will be automatically enrolled in and charged for the USF-endorsed health insurance plan. Create an Account now to get access to your online account and health insurance ID card.
Health Insurance Waiver/Enrollment Period
International students who have health insurance coverage comparable to or better than the USF-endorsed health insurance may waive this requirement with the Health Promotion Services office during the open waiver period. Coverage must be for the entire academic year. Learn more about the insurance requirement.
If you will be studying at USF with a student visa, i.e., F-1, J-1, F-2, and J-2, you will need to meet the international student waiver criteria and complete the international student health insurance waiver to ensure that you have medical repatriation coverage.
Plans underwritten outside of the United States are not acceptable when applying for an insurance waiver. The University cannot adequately support our students enrolling in these programs, which has become even more important due to the high costs of medical care in the U.S.
If a student's health coverage is dropped, it is the student's responsibility to contact Health Promotion Services to discuss their options at hps@usfca.edu or (415) 422-5797.
Contact Us
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.