Medical Insurance

Medical Insurance for Undergraduate Int'l Admissions

The University of Akron requires international students and visiting scholars/researchers who are taking classes to purchase major medical health insurance. J visa holders are also required to purchase catastrophic insurance for:

• themselves,
• each dependent and
• spouse living with him or her in the United States.

The University of Akron offers an insurance plan for those who do not have health insurance. Information and enrollment forms for this plan may be obtained at the information center in the Office of International Programs and Student Health Services.

You do not have to purchase The University of Akron's major medical student health insurance. However, you are required to have major medical health insurance comparable to that offered by The University of Akron. You must be covered by major medical health insurance for the full semester that you are attending. To register for classes, it is necessary to submit proof of major medical health insurance to the Office of International Programs via:

• e-mail at oip-insurance@uakron.edu,
• fax: 330-972-8604, or
• in person in Polsky 483.

Embassy sponsored students are required to:

• bring the health insurance card issued by his/her embassy, or
• bring in an official copy of the letter from the embassy, certifying that he/she is being sponsored by them.

Visiting scholars/researchers who are temporary employees of The University of Akron should contact their respective departments to make sure that a Personnel Action Form (PAF) has been completely processed. If a student is on Optional Practical Training, he/she must show proof that the employer provides health insurance.

For more information about the student health insurance plan offered through the University, you may contact the local agent, Leonard Insurance via e-mail, or logon here

See also:

• List of insurance companies accepted by UA

Minimum insurance requirements

The insurance policy you hold must meet or exceed the following requirements:

• Basic Accidents and Sickness: J-1 visa holders and any accompanying spouse and dependents on a J visa status are required to have a $50,000 minimum coverage which includes catastrophic medical insurance. F visa holders must have a $15,000 minimum coverage for themselves only, catastrophic insurance is not required.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment: A person's injury resulting in loss of life or members (means hand, foot or eye).
• Repatriation (Preparation and Transportation of Remains): Preparation and transportation of remains to your city or permanent residence. Repatriation coverage should be no less than $7,500.
• Medical Evacuation: Transportation to your city of permanent residence as a result of injury or sickness. The minimum coverage acceptable for medical evacuation is $10,000.
• Deductible: The policy can have no more than a $500 deductible.

Medical Insurance - Graduate International Admissions

The University of Akron requires that all international students and visiting scholars/researchers who are taking classes to purchase major medical health insurance. J visa holders are also required to purchase catastrophic insurance for him/herself, each dependent and spouse living with him/her in the United States.

The University of Akron offers an insurance plan for those who do not have health insurance. Information and enrollment forms for this plan may be obtained at the information center in the Office of International Programs and Student Health Services.

You do not have to purchase The University of Akron's major medical student health insurance. However, you are required to have major medical health insurance which is comparable to that offered by The University of Akron. You must be covered by major medical health insurance for the full semester that you are attending. In order to register for classes, it is necessary to submit proof of major medical health insurance to the Office of International Programs via E-mail: oip-insurance@uakron.edu , fax: 330-972-8604 or in person (Polsky 483).

Embassy-sponsored students are required to:

• show the health insurance card issued by his/her embassy, or
• show an official copy of the letter from the embassy, certifying that he/she is being sponsored by them.

Visiting Scholars/Researchers who are temporary employees of The University of Akron should contact their respective departments to make sure that a Personnel Action Form (PAF) has been completely processed. If a student is on Optional Practical Training, he/she must show proof that the employer provides health insurance.

For more information about the student health insurance plan offered through the University, you may contact our local agent, Leonard Insurance at 1-800-451-1904 or 330-266-1904 or go here. 

See also:

• List of insurance companies accepted by The University of Akron

Minimum insurance requirements

The insurance policy you hold must meet or exceed the following requirements:

• Basic Accidents and Sickness: J-1 visa holders and any accompanying spouse and dependents on a J visa status are required to have a $50,000 minimum coverage which includes catastrophic medical insurance. F visa holders must have a $15,000 minimum coverage for themselves only, catastrophic insurance is not required. 
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment: A person's injury resulting in loss of life or members(means hand,foot, or eye). 
• Repatriation (Preparation and Transportation of Remains): Preparation and transportation of remains to your city or permanent residence. Repatriation coverage should be no less than $7,500. 
• Medical Evacuation: Transportation to your city of permanent residence as a result of injury or sickness. The minimum coverage acceptable for medical evacuation is $10,000. 
• Deductible: The policy can have no more than a $500 deductible.

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