Health Insurance

֦Ƶ International Student Requirements
֦Ƶ requires all F-1 international students and J-1 exchange students to purchase and maintain adequate health insurance coverage prior to registering for classes.

International students will not be able to register for classes until International ֦Ƶ and Scholars has received verification that you have purchased the mandatory ֦ƵState University (CSU) International Student Health Insurance group policy offered through United Healthcare.

Waivers might be considered only for certain government-sponsored arrangements, and for students with a parent or spouse who has a U.S. employer-based policy that covers the student. 

Vision and Dental coverage are not included in the health insurance.

Please note: Insurance is offered by United Healthcare

Insurance for Spring/Summer 2027 is now available!

 

How to purchase the health insurance policy at ֦Ƶ:

  1. Go to 
  2. Scroll down to “Medical – Low Student Plan Only” and click “Explore Policy”.
  3. On the bottom right corner, click “Get Started” and “Continue as a Guest”
  4. Choose the Insurance Category you are enrolling under. Make sure to select the correct category. Degree seeking International students should select "F-1 International". Enter your zip code. *If you do not have a U.S. address, please enter ֦Ƶ's zip code: 90815 as the required information.
  5. Select “I have read all applicable plan documents” and click “Next”.
  6. Choose the term you're enrolling for (i.e. Annual, Fall, Spring, or Spring /Summer) and click “Next”
  7. Complete your demographic information. If you do not have a U.S. address yet, please use the University address. (SSN not required, only enter your 9-digit ֦Ƶ ID #)
  8. Make Payment
  9. Allow up to 3 business days for your hold to be removed. You do not need to send proof of purchase to our office. 

Instructions on how to purchase: 

 

  • Fall 2026 Policy Coverage Dates: 08/10/2026 to 01/09/2027
  • Spring/Summer 2027 Policy Coverage Dates:01/10/2027- 08/09/2027
  • Annual 2026-2027 Policy Coverage Dates: 08/10/2026 to 08/09/2027

Resources for Fall 2026, Annual 2026-2027 and Spring/Summer 2027

Deadline to request a refund for Fall 2026 and Annual 2026-2027 polices has already passed.