Health Insurance for International Students
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The cost of healthcare, especially hospitalization, is very expensive in the United States. Even a short illness can have a high cost associated with it. Students, therefore, must have health insurance to protect themselves from the effects of those costs. Each international student at ̽»¨ÉçÇø is automatically enrolled in the program and billed for the cost. Please refer to this webpage to get information about your .​
The sickness and accident insurance plan available through ̽»¨ÉçÇø is administered by . All questions about coverage and claims should be directed to LewerMark.
This insurance does NOT cover injuries associated with varsity athletics. If you plan to participate in a varsity sport, you must ensure you have appropriate insurance. See below for more information.
International Student-Athletes and Additional Requirements
International students at ̽»¨ÉçÇø - degree seeking, exchange, and ESL - have the opportunity to join and play on varsity athletics teams. If interested, students must complete all necessary paperwork, provide evidence of proper insurance coverage, and complete a physical examination. This is something you should begin doing while you are applying to the College or just after you’ve enrolled as a student at ̽»¨ÉçÇø. Finishing these requirements early ensures students will not have delays in getting on the field or court once their team's season begins.
International athletes need to have an NCAA-approved insurance policy either in addition to the ISO International Student Insurance policy. Athletes who have evidence of an alternative policy must consult with the Athletics Department by July 1 each year so that they can ensure that all required paperwork is taken care of. Students should work with the Athletic Department and with the Office of Admission (admission@coe.edu) to complete this process. If international student-athletes exhaust all other insurance options and still need to purchase additional supplemental insurance coverage, please contact Anna Drexler (adrexler@coe.edu).
