Cleveland State University
Center for International Services and Programs
2121 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Campus Location
Keith Building, Room 1150
1621 Euclid Avenue
Phone: 216.687.3910
Fax: 216.687.3965
cispcsu@csuohio.edu
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Health Insurance : FAQ
- Do I have to purchase CSU health insurance?
- How do I waive the health insurance fee?
- How do I sign up and pay for insurance?
- Will I have an insurance card?
- How do I know what the insurance covers?
- Will my family be covered?
- How much does the insurance cost?
- Who should I speak with if I have questions about insurance?
Do I have to purchase CSU health insurance?
All international students are required to carry health insurance while attending Cleveland State University. You will be billed for the Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan, unless you demonstrate that you have comparable health insurance and specifically waive coverage. Waivers of CSU insurance are limited to: students sponsored by the U.S. Government, their home country, or a non- governmental organization, students who have coverage through a parent's work, a spouse's work , or their work, and students presently insured with a U.S. health insurance company receiving benefits due to an ongoing illness or accident.
How do I waive the health insurance fee?
To waive CSU insurance and avoid your account being charged, you must:
- Make a copy of your insurance card and policy.
- Fill out a health insurance verification form.
- Return the form with the copy of your insurance card and policy to KB 1150.
- Turn in all required information every academic year.
You will be automatically billed for CSU health insurance upon registration unless you turn in a health insurance verification form. (F-1 and J-1 students). If you are on OPT (not registered for classes) and want the student health insurance, you must come to the international office and sign up for the insurance or fill the OPT enrollment form.
Will I have an insurance card?
A health insurance card will be mailed to you from chickering group.
You can also print the card at http://www.csuohio.edu/internat/print_HICard.html
How do I know what the insurance covers?
You will receive an insurance brochure in the mail. Please read it carefully. If you need another copy, you can pick one up at Health Services or log onto http://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/.
You will only be charged for individual health insurance. Health insurance for family members can be purchased separately. In order to add a family member to your policy, fill out the dependent health insurance form.
How much does the insurance cost?
International Student Rates
| Fall Term | Spring / Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| Student Only | $552
|
$728 |
| Spouse | $1,820 |
$2,411 |
| Each Child | $981 |
$1,299 |
Who should I speak with if I have questions about insurance?
Questions about health insurance claims and coverage can be answered in person at the Student health services located in the Science and Research building suite 153 or by calling (216) 687-3649. If you have questions concerning the billing of your student account for health insurance please contact Jami Cozza at 216-687-3910 or stop by KB 1150.