Health Insurance Options - International Programs and Services
International students holding F-1 Student Visas at Ohlone College must have health insurance. Students have 2 main options:
- Purchase health insurance in their home country, or
- Purchase health insurance in the United States, after arrival.
We estimate that one full year of Health Insurance will cost approximately $750 USD.
Some insurance companies in the United States you may wish to consider include:
- Student Insurance Agency
http://www.studentinsuranceagency.com - Syndicated Insurance Agency
http://www.syndicatedins.com - Markel Insurance Company
http://www.hginsurance.com - HTH Worldwide
http://www.hthstudents.com
Health Insurance Requirements
All international students are required to obtain a health insurance plan that covers up to a minimum of $100,000 per injury and per illness, and that includes hospitalization, repatriation and evacuation coverage. The policy must be written in English and be recognized overseas and in California. It must cover the student for the entire semester the student is attending. Proof of insurance must be shown prior to registration and enrollment. Any lapse or loss of health coverage can result in the student being dropped from classes.
