International Student Medical Insurance

The University of Dallas requires that International Students, those in F-1 status, carry International Student Insurance. Accepted students receive an information sheet on the university policy with their I-20. Students are enrolled on the policy through the International Student Services Office. Premium charges are added to student accounts at the university business office.

The policy is provided through StudentInsure, a division of Trawick International, Inc.
Click here to visit their site to review the policy

Students arriving on campus with their own study abroad policy that conforms to the criteria for international student insurance as described on the information sheet, are eligible to apply for a waiver of the university policy within the first 15 days of the academic term.
Insurance FAQ

Q - Why am I required to have medical insurance?

A. - Medical services in the US are very expensive. F-1 students on limited funds are at risk if not insured. The university also bears a responsibility to the community to insure that medical bills do not go unpaid. The requirement for insurance is placed on the I-20.

Q - Do I have to purchase the University plan for International students or can I purchase my own plan?

A - Students who arrive in the US having already purchased a "study abroad" insurance plan before departing their home country can apply for a waiver from the university requirement. However any such plan MUST meet the criteria for adequate coverage - see page on Insurance Waiver.

Q - Can I purchase coverage only one month at a time?

A - No. Because of the administrative procedures involved, month to month enrollment cannot be accommodated. Students will be enrolled for insurance each academic term they are registered for classes. This will include the breaks between terms.

Q - Do I have to purchase insurance during my annual vacation?

A - Students who take no classes during a vacation term and, additionally do not work for the university during vacation, are not required to carry insurance during that vacation.

Q - What is the procedure for purchasing insurance?

A - F-1 students complete an insurance enrollment form either at an orientation session or when registering for their programs. The International Office compiles the information from these forms to send to the insurance company.

Q - Will I get a bill from the insurance company?

A - No, the charges for your insurance will appear on your student account at the university business office.

Q - Can I get coverage on the university policy as soon as I arrive in the US, or do I have to wait for school to start?

A - If you want insurance coverage to start before the start of school, contact the International Office to make special arrangements.

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