Insurance
Health care is very expensive in the United States, therefore, Willamette University international students and their accompanying family members are required to have health and accident insurance each semester students are registered for classes.
Willamette provides a major medical health insurance plan that meets and exceeds the requirements of the U.S. Affordable Care Act. This plan also meets and exceeds the requirements for health insurance for "J" visa students/scholars. The insurance premium for the semester is automatically added to your bill at the beginning of each semester. Payment is required at the time tuition and other charges are paid.
To enroll in the Willamette Student Health Insurance for fall 2012 please complete Option A on the Insurance Enrollment and Waiver Application form (NOT YET AVAILABLE) and return the form by September 7, 2012 to the Office of International Education. Questions regarding the health insurance policy and what it covers can be directed to Julie Prieto in Bishop Wellness Center- 503-370-6972.
Insurance Waiver Requirements - THE FINAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WAIVER PROCESS ARE NOT YET FINALIZED. WE WILL ADD THIS INFORMATION, INCLUDING THE WAIVER APPLICATION AS SOON AS THE PROCESS IS FINALIZED.
It is possible to decline Willamette's insurance if proof of comparable insurance is provided by the deadline each semester. An insurance waiver is not guaranteed and is dependent on the approval of your insurance plan by the Office of International Education. If you are approved for an insurance waiver, the charges for the Willamette health insurance will be deducted from your student account. If you are not approved or do not apply for a waiver, you will be automatically enrolled in the Willamette University international student plan.
More details about insurance are provided during orientation and in the Office of International Education, located in Matthews Hall, room 102. If you have questions about the waiver process please contact the OIE advising staff at OIE advising staff by email.