Health Care & Insurance
Health care in the United States can be very expensive and even a short hospital stay can cost thousands of dollars. This is why Texas State University and the U.S. government requires international students to obtain health insurance coverage.
Health Care On Campus and Off Campus
Students with serious conditions requiring emergency treatment or special care beyond that provided by the Student Health Center may go to one of several neighboring health care facilities. The facility closest to campus is the Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) located just a few minutes from the campus.
Health Insurance Benefit Requirements
What if I have my own insurance?
The health insurance fee is automatically added to the fee bill at the time of registration. Students who wish to have this fee waived must request an insurance waiver from the University Student Health Center, prior to their payment deadline. This must be done for each semester you register. Moreover, to waive, your insurance plan must be comparable to Texas State's insurance plan. In order to insure so, fill in the section "Proof of Comparable Insurance Coverage" of the form. The form is available on University Student Health Center under the link "View or print request for insurance waiver form."
Locations of Medical Centers
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