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Overview

Students on F-1 and J-1 visas are required to have insurance by Florida Board of Governor's Regulation 6.009. Insurance is required to keep your immigration status valid. The regulation specifies the type and amounts of insurance and how long you must have it for. F-1 and J-1 students have the following obligations:

  1. Keep the required coverage during your entire period of study. This includes breaks and annual vacation.
  2. Provide documentation showing proof of this coverage to International Programs following the process listed below.
  3. Purchase insurance coverage for any F-2 or J-2 dependents attached to your F-1 or J-1 status.

Failure to comply with these requirements forces the University of West Florida to terminate your immigration status.

Instructions

Determine What Insurance to Use 

The University of West Florida has pre-approved plans you can use. This is the best option if you are unsure about your current insurance. Many insurance plans (including ones in the U.S.) do not meet the requirements. If you use a pre-approved plan, you do not have to submit a health insurance waiver. 

(warning) If you do not submit a waiver by the deadline, you must purchase a pre-approved plan.

Pre-Approved Insurance Plans

The University of West Florida has pre-approved the following insurance plans:

Insurance for Students available at www.insuranceforstudents.com/uwf. 

International athletes must use the policy at www.insuranceforstudents.com/uwfsports. 

Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission insurance (We must receive a copy of a valid Financial Guarantee as proof) 

Kuwait Cultural Division insurance (We must receive a copy of the Financial Guarantee or the Certification of Insurance as proof) 

Using Your Own Insurance Plan 

You can use insurance from your home country or a different U.S. policy as long as you complete a waiver by the deadline. 

The deadline for fall semester is August 1st

The deadline for spring and summer is December 1st

The deadline for Intensive English Program summer students is April 15th

How to Complete a waiver




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