MEDICAL INSURANCE (A.O.S. degree)

As an F-1 student, you are required to have medical insurance while in the U.S. We strongly recommend that you obtain a medical insurance plan before you leave that will cover your health costs in this country.

Please note that you may also want to secure coverage for mental health care, prescriptions for any chronic illness, and dental care, as these are not necessarily included in basic medical insurance policies. You should consider your overall needs and well-being as you select a health plan that is right for you. Also, most plans require you to pay for a portion of your care, so access to some cash or credit is still important.

A group policy, the "Part B: Sickness Medical Expense Benefit," is offered by the CIA as well. In lieu of personal coverage, the CIA policy will be mandatory.