International Health Insurance

In order to be eligible to waive the student insurance plan, an international student’s existing insurance plan must meet the following 3 requirements and be eligible under sections I, II, III or IV below.

1. Coverage includes effective dates spanning the entire period for which the waiver is requested
   1. Summer -06/01/2022 through 07/31/2022
   2. Fall -08/01/2021 through 12/31/2021
   3. Spring -01/01/2022 through 05/31/2022
2. Plan must cover Repatriation and Medical Evacuation, or coverage should be purchased separately to supplement the Health Plan used to waive off of the SHIP.
3. If a fully insured plan, the plan must be approved as a health insurance plan by the State Insurance Department (Travel Policies, Disability Policies, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Only Policies, and other limited benefit polices are not acceptable)

I.

1. Plan is ACA compliant, meaning that the plan is an individual or group insurance plan meeting the requirements of ACA.
   1. Unlimited Maximum Benefits for covered medical expenses.
   2. Coverage for essential benefits (with no dollar limits), as defined under the ACA. This includes, but is not limited to:
      1. 1. Pharmacy
         2. Mental health services on parity with medical services
         3. Maternity benefits
         4. Preventive care with no cost-sharing for Preferred Providers
         5. Coverage for pre-existing condition with no waiting period
         6. Pediatric dental and pediatric vision coverage.
2. Maximum preferred provider total out-of-pocket expenses cannot exceed $8,550 per member ($17,100 per family). This amount may be adjusted annually to reflect the then current allowable maximum out-of-pocket.
3. For students with J Visas, waiver eligible coverage must meet the State Department’s J Visa Insurance Standards including, but not limited to, the requirement that the plan have a deductible not to exceed $500.

II.

Coverage is provided under an employer-sponsored group plan that is ACA compliant as described previously. In this case, it is likely that the insured may supplement the Health plan with separate Repatriation and Medical Evacuation coverage.

III.

A plan provided to sponsored students (for example: Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission, Kuwait, etc.) that is backed by the full faith and credit of the student’s home country may be acceptable. The plans will be reviewed and a determination made regarding comparability to the University System of Georgia (USG) plan, and if determined to be comparable or better, will be accepted.

IV.

A plan provided by a pre-approved United States Cultural Exchange Program; e.g., Fulbright Programs, etc.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

See also: Health and Wellness Center can treat students with minor illnesses, provide routine services, and answer many health questions. This service does not require insurance. UHS is located at: Laker Village 5809 Northlake Drive Building 1000 Morrow, GA 30260 *Take your valid Clayton State student ID*