International Student Benefit Plan Portal
Waiving Out of the International Student Benefit Plan
In order to waive out of purchasing a health insurance plan under the umbrella of the UC San Diego International Student Benefit Plan, you must provide proof of insurance coverage that meets the the Department of State’s requirements.
Please note: U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents are not subject to to the Department of State’s health insurance requirements listed below and do not need to provide Gallagher Benefit Services (GPA) proof of health insurance coverage.
The International Students & Programs Office requirements for minimum levels of health insurance coverage are:
- $100,000 USD per accident & illness in medical coverage
- Deductible cannot exceed $500 per accident or illness
- Coinsurance cannot exceed 25%
- Medical evacuation coverage must be at least $50,000 USD
- Repatriation coverage must be at least $25,000 USD
- Pre-existing conditions must be a covered benefit. The waiting period for benefit coverage cannot exceed 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
If you have dependents accompanying you to the U.S. (i.e. spouse, domestic partner, child(ren)). You must purchase insurance that meets the U.S. State Department requirements for your dependents.
If you have insurance from your home country or purchased insurance that meets the above requirements, you may submit a waiver request to opt out of the UC San Diego International Student Benefit Plan.
Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage Only
Does your current health insurance cover everything except Medical Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains? Betins offers this stand-alone coverage at an affordable price to top-up your current coverage. Choose either the BETA Scholastic or BETA Public option; both meet the requirements of the Department of State.
See the video below for step-by-step instructions on how to complete a Waiver