Policy
All international students with an F-1 or a J-1 visa must purchase year-round health insurance – including the summer – to study at California State University, San Bernardino regardless of enrollment status.
All students and scholars are required to purchase insurance through AHP Care. The only exceptions are:
- Students on government scholarships, which provide insurance coverage, must show proof to our office in CGI 301 in order to be excluded.
- Students on Optional Practical Training or Curricular Practical Training with an employment-based insurance plan may qualify for a waiver as long as they show proof to our office in CGI 301 that their coverage meets the minimum requirements.
All J-1 Exchange Visitors and their accompanying dependents must have health and accident insurance that includes emergency evacuation and repatriation.
Steps to enroll in coverage:
- Visit AHP Care
- Create account or login
- Complete the enrollment process
- A step by step guide can be found here: How to Enroll in Health Coverage
- Note, depending on your financial institution, it can take up to seven (7) business days for payment to process when it is an ACH (Automated Clearing House) payment (i.e., a bank transfer) versus a debit or credit card payment.
Health Insurance Information:
Please download the Insurance brochure for more information on the schedule of benefits, dates of coverage, and program costs.
Student Health Center (On-Campus)
The Student Health Center offers a variety of medical services which include primary care, immunization, nursing care and health education. In addition, the health center is conveniently equipped with a pharmacy and laboratory. For more information on the services provided, please visit the Center on campus, send an e-mail to asktheshc@csusb.edu, or call 909-537-5241.