Mandatory Medical Insurance Requirement

All international students are required to have medical insurance while they are studying in the United States. By the first day of class (the first school day following orientation), all international students must either: A. Purchase insurance through IEC or B. show written proof that they have their own insurance.

A. Students pay $160 per session for insurance purchase through IEC. The insurance coverage starts on the first day of class (not orientation) and ends on the last day of a session. We highly recommend students to purchase travel insurance that covers them from arrival through the first day of class. Any payments received after the deadline will be charged a $25 late fee. Learn more about the IEC medical insurance coverage here.

B. If you would like to use you own insurance, you must provide a copy of your medical insurance coverage certificate in English. The coverage certificate must indicate and meet the minimum requirements below:

Mandatory medical insurance minimum requirements are as follow:

1. Medical benefits, a minimum of $50,000 U.S. dollars per accident or injury (We strongly recommend a minimum of $250,000)
2. Rescuers insurance minimum limit is $10,000 U.S. dollars
3. Repatriation/Reunification minimum limit is $7,500 U.S. dollars

Your policy or certificate must include the following information:

• Policy number, insurance company
• Effective date, expiration date
• Limits and coverage necessary to meet the minimums
• MUST be in English

*If students cannot provide sufficient proof of medical insurance coverage from their home country by the first day of class, they will need to purchase medical insurance through IEC. If you have any questions regarding medical insurance, please contact bwebb@dvc.edu

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