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 |
Open Enrollment/Waiver Periods
- Fall semester: June 23 through September 1
- Spring semester: November 30 through February 1
Enroll
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.
How to Waive
Students who have a health insurance plan 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.
To waive the insurance requirement, your insurance plan must be comparable to or better than the USF-endorsed Health insurance plan and coverage must be for the entire academic year. Please review the Waiver criteria.
Plans underwritten outside of the United States are not acceptable when applying for insurance waiver. The University cannot adequately support our student enrolling in these programs, which has become even more important when considering the current COVD-19 pandemic.
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.