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Mandatory Health Insurance for International Students
All full-time international students in F-1 status are automatically enrolled in Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana’s mandatory health insurance program for international students.

Full-time status is defined as 12 credit hours per semester. Students attending on a less than full-time basis may be accepted by the insurance company if the reduced class schedule is certified by the International Student Advisor.

  • The cost to students for the academic year 2007-2008 is $810 per year, regardless of age.
  • Coverage begins from August 15 of one year and continues to August 14 of the following year.
  • Students arriving for the spring semester are covered from January 8.
  • Coverage for dependents is required and is available at an additional cost of $2,125 for one's spouse and $1,452 for children.

Exceptions from the mandatory policy/waivers:

Students with pre-arranged health insurance may request a waiver from the mandatory health insurance plan. To qualify for a waiver, you must submit the International Insurance Waiver Request Form to your International Student Advisor with proof of your insurance coverage within 10 days from the date classes begin. You also must provide coverage information (in English) documenting that your medical insurance coverage meets the following minimum requirements:

  • Coverage of at least $100,000 per accident or illness
  • Deductible not to exceed $50 per accident or illness
  • Co-insurance payable by insurance of at least 80%
  • Hospitalization coverage of at least $500 per day
  • Repatriation and medical evacuation benefits in the event of death or severe illness
  • Click here for waiver document

Documentation of insurance must include effective dates of coverage. Students who do not file acceptable waiver requests and documentation with their International Student Advisor within 10 days of the beginning of classes are billed for the mandatory insurance and are not eligible for a later credit of this charge.

Note: You must continue to file waiver requests with your International Student Advisor each academic year throughout your study at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.