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Health Insurance
Requirements
La Sierra University requires that all students taking classes, working on campus, or residing in the residence halls have health insurance.
International Student
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO F-1 STUDENTS
Please read all of the following information about health insurance, and make sure that you fully understand it. By registering for classes at La Sierra University, you certify that you understand and accept the following terms & conditions of insurance enrollment, and agree to abide by them.
Mandatory INSURANCE Enrollment in IMG (International Student Insurance- ISI) Plan:
- Mandatory medical insurance is a requirement imposed by La Sierra University. As a condition of attending La Sierra University as an international student, F-1 visa holders on the La Sierra I-20 are required to have health insurance every quarter. Students taking classes or on approved vacation are required to join the IMG-arranged medical insurance plan every quarter. Optional Practical Training (OPT) are exempt from mandatory enrollment but may request in writing to be included on insurance. Medical reduced course load (RCL) students are not eligible to enroll in the IMG plan, and are encouraged to purchase and secure other coverage. These students will be refunded the insurance cost from their international fee.
- It is the student's responsibility to understand the terms of eligibility, coverage & limitations of the insurance! Please review the documents provided under "Benefits", to learn more about the coverage, and how the insurance works.
- Any proposed changes to insurance enrollment must be requested and processed BEFORE the end of the second week of any quarter, and must go through OISS. Deadlines are below:
Fall 2022: October 7, 2022
Winter 2023: January 20, 2023
Spring 2023: April 14, 2023
Summer 2023: June 30, 2023 - Exemptions from the mandatory enrollment may be requested under certain circumstances. Students seeking exemption must go through the waiver process a) complete a waiver form, b) submit the completed form with all requested supporting documentation including proof of insurance c) wait for the committee to review the waiver application. Please submit documents to wellness@lasierra.edu. Examples of situations which may qualify for waiver include:
- Students who are covered by their family member through their US employer-based medical insurance plan.
- Students who are on medical RCL.
- Students who surpass the insurance plan's lifetime maximum ($500,000) or per injury/illness maximum ($300,000) and are ineligible to enroll.
- Students with any pre-existing condition that is not covered through IMG insurance.
Benefits
Although any registered student is allowed to receive healthcare at Student Wellness Services, IMG insurance provides coverage for more care off-campus. More details about the insurance plan is available at the links below.
To get health insurance coverage for spouses/dependents, contact our insurance broker - International Student Insurance (ISI) - via phone (877) 758-4391 or email (info@internationalstudentinsurance.com). To access customer service from any electronic device, download your insurance card, find information about claims & benefits, and get answers to some of your insurance questions, please visit your STUDENT INSURANCE PORTAL.
Insurance Card
All international students can access their insurance card online. Click the button below.
Domestic Student
Benefits
La Sierra University does not provide health insurance coverage for domestic (U.S. citizen/legal resident) students. Per the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), domestic students can get coverage by either:
- Getting or staying on their parent's plan OR
- Buying their own insurance plan, such as through the Marketplace
Please click here for more information.
Contact Us
Phone: (951) 785-2200
Fax: (951) 785-2263
wellness@lasierra.edu
Location
Convenience Center
11498 Pierce Street
Suites #A & #B
Riverside, CA 92505
Office Hours:
Fridays: 8am - 12pm
Counseling Services' No-Show Policy
Due to our waitlist and high demand for services, our no-show/late-cancellation policy is as follows: If you would like to cancel or reschedule your counseling appointment for any reason, you need to let Student Wellness Services know at least 24 hours before your appointment. If we do not hear from you, we interpret that to mean you are choosing to disengage from counseling at this time. As such, you will be removed from the therapist's caseload. If/when you are ready to re-engage in therapy, please give us a call and we will once again place you on our waitlist.