Medical Insurance
University Approved Health Insurance plan
Student Health Center

Medical insurance

San Jose State University requires all international students to maintain adequate health insurance throughtout the duration of their studies at the University. International Students must have medical insurance before registering for classes each semester. A University approved plan may be purchased online @ www.csuhealthlink.com with credit card payment before arrival.
International Students will not be able to register for classes without a health insurance.
F-1 students with dependents are encouraged to also provide health insurance for their dependents.

University Approved Health Insurance plan

The University offers a comprehensive low cost insurance program.  You may purchase coverage in three different ways:

$850.00 annually, covering you from August 1, 2008 - August 1, 2009, or

$360.00 for the fall semester, with coverage from August 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009, or

$495.00 for the spring semester, with coverage from January 1, 2009- August 1, 2009

The insurance includes coverage for accidental injury/sickness, medical evacuation, and repatriation and is also valid when traveling outside the United States. Insurance may be purchased online https://www.csuhealthlink.com/ with credit card payment before arrival. This will facilitate your enrollment in classes prior to the end of pre-registration. The health care plan is administered by the Blue Cross PPO plan. Alternate insurance plans are not accepted.
Students with dependents are encouraged to also purchase health insurance for their dependents.

SJSU Student Health Center

All registered students at San José State University are eligible for health services at the Student Health Center. Services include a family doctor, preventive medicine, laboratory diagnosis, X-rays, birth control, pregnancy test, sexually transmitted diseases tests, AIDS/HIV information, and psychological counseling.

Medical emergencies that occur when the Student Health Center is not open are referred to:

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center**                                
751 South Bascom Avenue,    
San Jose, CA                      
408.885.5101 (patient info)
408.885.6950 (emergency services)
 
Regional Medical Center**                                    
225 North Jackson Avenue,      
San Jose, CA                        
408.259.5000 (hospital operator)
 
**Services rendered at patient's expense. The emergency fees are your responsibility; they are not the University's responsibility.

Contact us at
The IPS Office
Clark Hall, Room 543
Tel  (408) 924-5920 Fax (408) 924-5976
or send us an email