International Student Health Insurance Requirements

All international students are permitted to enroll at Florida Atlantic University only (FAU) after demonstrating that they hold medical insurance coverage which meets the guidelines set by the Florida Board of Governors Regulation 6.009 and FAU Regulation 4.009. Misrepresenting or willfully failing to maintain appropriate medical insurance coverage will result in serious consequences for the student.

F-1 and J-1 students can comply with this requirements in two ways:

1. Purchase the policy available through Florida Atlantic University or
2. provide proof of acceptable alternate medical insurance plan and completion of the 
Alternate insurance Compliance Form.

Important Notice Regarding Change in International Student Compliance Procedures:

Starting with the Spring 2010 semester, The Office of Student Health Services will oversee medical insurance compliance for F-1 and J-1 students. Beginning November 30, 2009, payment receipts for the FAU-sponsored plan (Insurance for Students) and Alternate Insurance Compliance Form should be submitted to:

Student Health Services (Boca Raton Campus)
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Phone: (561) 297-3515
FAX: (561) 297-0494

Email: insurance@fau.edu

Student Health Services will also be responsible removing insurance holds (MM holds) for international students in F-1 and J-1 status. Students who are not in F-1 or J-1 status and have an MM hold on their account should contact ISSS to make the appropriate changes.

ISSS will continue to monitor medical insurance compliance for the following individuals holding J status:

        1. J-1 Students who completed their program of study and are currently engaged in   
            Academic Training
        2. J-1 Scholars (Short-term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, and Specialists)
        3. J-1 Student Interns
        4. J-2 dependents

J-1 Scholars, J-1 Student Interns and J-2 dependents are also required by federal law and by FAU policy to have adequate medical insurance coverage. They may choose one of the following plans through Insurance for Students:

        1. The FAU -approved
        2. The Scholar ICS discount plan
        3. The Scholar care plan    

Please continue to submit proof of insurance for J-1 scholars, J-1 student interns, and J-2 dependents to ISSS
                                                 
                                               International Students & Scholars Services

SU80 Room 214
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, Fl 33431-0991

Phone: (561) 297-3049
FAX: (561) 297-2446

Email: isss@fau.edu

During this transition period, feel free to contact either ISSS or SHS with questions and concerns. Thank you!

                                                        2009-2010 Insurance Information

The FAU-approved insurance plan for the current academic year is available for review at www.insuranceforstudents.com. Also, Craig, the insurance representative for IFS, will be located in the new office (SS8, 222L) starting this Thursday (December 10, 2009) from 1:00 p.m. to 04:00 p.m.

The Insurance plan and what is included can be reviewed by clicking here.

An enrollment form can be downloaded by clicking here.

                                                               Immunization Requirement s

New FAU students are also required to provide proof of immunizations prior to enrolling in courses at FAU. Contact the Immunizations Office for further details.