Medical Insurance
All Regent University F-1 and J-1 students (and J-2 dependents) are required to have health/medical insurance in effect for the entire time that they are studying at Regent University followed by any approved practical or academic training. The coverage will provide:
- medical benefits of at least $50,000 per person per year or accident
- repatriation of remains in the amount of $7,500; and
- expenses associated with medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his or her home country in the amount of $10,000.
- The deductible may not exceed $500 per accident or illness.
The above minimum requirements have been set forth under the authority of the Department of State, and Regent University shall maintain compliance thereof for all full -time enrolled F-1 and J-1 students (including J-2 dependents) so long as the requirements are mandated.
Fees for the University health plan (AETNA) should appear on the tuition bill for international students automatically for the Fall and Spring academic terms (the Spring term coverage includes the summer months). The deadline for enrollment and any changes is typically mid-September for the Fall term and late-January for the Spring term. Current pricing and details regarding the University health plan can be found online at http://www.regent.edu/admin/busoff/student_insurance.cfm. The Health Insurance Waiver Request Form can also be found on this webpage. Students who do not wish to be billed for the University health plan and wish to seek a health insurance waiver should first contact the Director of Student Life, Mrs. Carolyn Hughes, at chughes@regent.edu prior to the established enrollment deadlines. Students must include detailed information about the alternative health insurance coverage. Students who are granted a waiver will be notified by email by the Director of Student Life within 2 weeks. Once approved by the Director of Student Life, students must then submit the on-line Waiver Request Form to the Regent Business Office along with the approval of the Director of Student Life in order to ensure that their accounts will not be charged for the Regent Plan.
If you have any questions concerning the insurance requirements or Optima coverage, please contact Carolyn Hughes, Director of Student Life, at 757.352.4867 or chughes@regent.edu.
