International Student Benefit Plan Portal
IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
You may enroll in the plans being offered during any day in the month. However, your enrollment is not official until payment is received for your first month’s premium.
If you have questions about J-1 health insurance regulations or insurance requirements, email the International Students & Programs Office at ispo-gp@ucsd.edu
Welcome!
Gallagher Benefit Services is pleased to offer the UC San Diego International Student Benefit Plan.
This comprehensive program is comprised of the following plans and insurance carriers:
- Medical:
- Basic Plan - International Medical Group (IMG) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
- Standard Plan - International Medical Group (IMG) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
- Platinum Plan - International Medical Group (IMG) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
- 24/7 free non-emergency phone or video consults for common issues
Visiting scholars also have the option to purchase dental or vision insurance for an additional charge
Important Information
Eligibility:
As a newly appointed Visiting Scholar/Researcher, you are required to be enrolled in an insurance plan that meets the Department of State J-1 Visa requirements beginning the date you enter the United States, up to the date you leave the United States. If enrolling, please indicate your entry and exit dates on the enrollment form to ensure proper coverage.
Please submit your enrollment, or waiver if you have alternate coverage, at your earliest convenience to avoid being marked as out of compliance with the University and Department of State.
This enrollment and waiver form are only intended for use by international visiting scholars. U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents have different requirements; please refer to your school for those requirements and your options for health insurance.
International Students
International Visiting Scholars have the option to enroll in a Dental or Vision plan for an additional charge. Note these plans are not managed by Gallagher Benefits; please reach out to the respective companies with questions.
International Students have the option to enroll in the Dental Plan that offers a breadth of coverage through a PPO or HMO model.
International Students are subject to the U.S. State Department J-1 Visa requirements and any additional requirements imposed by the University.
Information For all International Students with J-1 and J-2 Visas
All International Students must meet the insurance policy requirements listed below:
- $100,000 per accident & illness in medical coverage
- A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness
- Coinsurance that does not exceed 25%
- Medical evacuation coverage must be at least $50,000
- Repatriation coverage must be at least $25,000
- Pre-existing conditions must be covered by the insurance policy with a waiting period no longer than 12 months. Please note: Policy’s with coverage for only “Acute onset of pre-existing conditions” do not meet this requirement.
- Carrier must be at least A- rated or backed by the full faith and credit of the Exchange Visitor's government
