All international students, regardless of credit level, are required to have health insurance during their time at CSU. Students will be automatically enrolled in the CSU Student Health Insurance Plan unless they waive the plan by showing proof of private health insurance that meets the requirements of CSU and is compliant with CSU, state, and federal guidelines for health insurance coverage.
How do International students waive the CSU Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) coverage?
International students may request to waive the plan if they can demonstrate proof of comparable coverage under another insurance plan. Students should do the following before requesting a waiver:
- Before submitting your application for waiver, please make sure that you are registered for classes. We cannot process your request without registration for the next semester
- Complete the Application for Student Health Insurance Waiver (International Students). It is important to read all instructions and provide complete information. Incomplete applications will be returned.
- During the open enrollment and waiver period, students may submit the application for waiver to the CSU Health Network Student Insurance Office either in person or via email to the Student Insurance Office at CSUHN_insurance@mail.colostate.edu
- Students will be notified via email of the waiver decision no later than 10 days following receipt of a complete waiver packet.
What types of insurance plans will be approved for a waiver?
Waivers may be approved for the following types of insurance plans:
- Employer Group Health Plans
- Sponsored Health Insurance Plans approved through CSU’s Office of International Programs
- Individual Health Insurance Plans that meet CSU, state, and federal guidelines for health insurance coverage
Waivers will not be approved for the following types of insurance plans:
- Short term in-bound insurance policies
- Short term/ limited duration/ sickness and accident insurance policies
- Foreign insurance plans with US affiliates/representatives or reimbursement programs, including reimbursement arrangements of vouchers for home government or their US-based consulates
- Health Insurance Plans that do not meet CSU, state, and federal guidelines for health insurance coverage
Questions?
Contact the CSU Health Insurance office at 970-491-2457 Opt 1 or csuhn_insurance@colostate.edu.
Note: Due to the nature of the insurance open enrollment cycle, this office experiences periods of high phone volume. Please consider emailing csuhn_insurance@colostate.edu and we will respond as soon as possible.
Quick Links
- Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for International Students
- RamCare Supplemental Program
- Glossary of Insurance Terms – an educational reference to assist you in understanding the most commonly used terms related to insurance coverage.
