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Kansas State University

Verification / Requirements

Please note that all international students are required to maintain health insurance and evacuation/repatriation coverage while being a student at Kansas StateUniversity. Below are instructions on how to verify proof of health insurance.

I. Student purchasing the Board of Regents Plan (including GTAs/GRAs)
II. Sponsored Students
III. All Other Students purchasing an alternative/qualifying healht insurance plan.



 I. Students who have purchased University Endorsed Student Health Insurance Plan

A. International students may purchase the Kansas State University System approved Student Health Insurance Plan. This plan has been reviewed by the   

   University and other system campuses and meets the requirements for both health insurance and evacuation/repatriation coverage. You can purchase this plan at   

   https://www.uhcsr.com/selfServicesupport/students/collegestudents.aspx

               Once you have purchased this plan, the ISC will verify coverage.  You will need to complete and submit the following to the ISC:

              1. Proof of insurance form

              2. A copy of your insurance card

B. On-CampusEmployment (GTAs/GRAs)

               Students who are employed on-campus, and whose employment makes them eligible for University health insurance coverage, will need to enroll in the 

               health insurance plan at Human Resources in Edwards Hall.  You will need to complete and submit the following to the ISC:

              1. Proof of insurance form

              2. Copy of your insurance card 

II. Sponsored Students

Sponsored students in the following categores need to provide proof of health insurance coverage to the ISC.  Please submit the proof of insurance form and a copy of your insurance card to the ISC.

1. Sponsored students whose sponsor provides health insurance coverage in order to participate in their program.

2. Sponsored students who purchase health insurance on behalf of the sponsor.

3. Sponsored graduate students holding assistantships using K-State benefits in lieu of or in addition to insurance coverage by their sponsor should follow directions for all other graduate assistants.

Sponsored students in the following categores need to purchase health insurance and provide proof of health insurance coverage to the ISC.

1. Sponsored Students whose sponsor does not provide insurance coverage

2. Sponsored students no longer receiving funding from their respective sponsors.
 

III. All Other Students purchasing an alternative/qualifying insurance plan
   

Students who choose to participate in another insurance plan that meets University system requirements will need to submit the following to the ISC:

1. Student Health Insurance Waiver form

2. Proof insurance form

3. Copy of the benefits summary page (in English)

4. Copy of your insurance card

**If a student does not qualify for insurance as an employee of Kansas State University, and has decided not to purchase the University endorsed plan, the student may purchase health insurance coverage "other" than the Kansas State University System approved Student Insurance Plan if it has "equivalent coverage". This alternate policy MUST meet ALL the requirements outlined below to be considered equivalent:

  • For each semester you are registered, you are required to have health insurance coverage.
  • Have a Minimum $100,000 or greater medical benefit for each sickness
  • Have a minimum $100,000 or greater medical benefits for each accident
  • Includes inpatient and outpatient coverage for both sickness and accident
  • Have at least $10,000 for repatriation (removal of remains after death)
  • Have at least $15,000 for medical evacuation to your home country
  • A deductible not to exceed $500 per individual, per policy year
  • The health insurance company offering the policy must meet the above qualifications.

Documents submitted to the ISC should be written in English or translated into English by a certified translator or professor of K-State. All financial information must be stated in US dollars or converted to US dollars along with proof of conversion accuracy.