International Student Insurance Policy

All international students and accompanying dependents at Baylor University are required to have $200,000 in medical insurance coverage. Enrollment in the mandatory Baylor University Health Insurance Plan is automatic at the time of registration, and the cost of the policy will appear on your tuition and fee bill as "Required Insurance". The fall student insurance premium will appear on the fall semester bill; the student premium for spring and summer will appear on the spring semester bill. Accompanying family members will be billed in accordance with posted dependent rates at these times.

The complete schedule of all insurance fees for the current academic year.

Health coverage is provided through Academic Health Plans. In addition to health insurance the international student policy covers medical evacuation and repatriation of remains in case of death.

The complete insurance brochure.

Special Requirements for J-1 Exchange Visitors

Regulations of the United States Information Agency require all J-1 Exchange Visitors and their accompanying dependents to enroll in health insurance coverage. In addition to Baylor's mandatory insurance coverage requirement of $200,000 for all international students and accompanying dependents as described above, the same medical insurance coverage is also mandatory for all J-1 Exchange Visitors and their accompanying dependents. Willful failure to meet the insurance requirements will result in termination of the J-I program participation.

Insurance Waivers

• A student whose family or employer already provides health insurance may be eligible to qualify for a waiver. Proof of insurance is necessary.
• The insurance advisor will evaluate previously existing policies on a case by case basis.
• Click to download a waiver request form

For additional information please email the Insurance Advisor, Betty Fornelius

No waivers of insurance can be processed after the 12th class day of the long semesters or 4th class day of each summer session.

Request for Student Insurance Waiver