International Student Medical Health Insurance Information

Medical Health Insurance Enrollment and Charges for 2012 - 2013

   IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR 2012 - 2013        

*PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INVOLVES PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE IN ADDITION TO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES PER DOCTOR'S VISIT, ACCIDENT AND/OR INJURY. THE UNITED STATES DOES NOT HAVE A SOCIALIZED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM AND HEALTH CARE AND INSURANCE COVERAGE IN THE UNITED STATES CAN BE EXPENSIVE.

* Please note: The name of the LSU Medical Health Insurance Plan has been changed from Macori, Inc. to AIG Educational Markets

*Please click on this link to review the LSU Medical Health Insurance Plan: AIG Educational Markets

SUMMER 2013 SEMESTER:

It is mandatory that all non-immigrant international students who hold F and J visa statuses have health insurance which is acceptable to the University.

• This includes part-time and full-time registration. Under LSU Student Accident & Sickness Insurance Plan (SASIP), new incoming students with F visa status and J visa status will be automatically charged $326.00 for the BASIC PLAN, PLAN 1, which includes a repatriation/medical evacuation fee.
• This charge provides students with medical health insurance coverage from June 5, 2013 through August 13, 2013.
• PLEASE NOTE: Do not select the insurance plan through PAWS or Macori, Inc. on line website if you hold F or J visa status since this will cause errors in your fee bill and insurance problems.
• The following students should contact MACORI, Inc. (LSU's insurance company) directly at 1-800-285-8133 or visit www.lsustudentinsurance.com  to purchase or continue their LSU health insurance coverage since they NOT are automatically charged for LSU's health insurance:

(a) Non-immigrant international students with visa status other than F and J.            

(b) Students who are registered as Degree Only (DO) for Summer 2013.

(c)Students on Optical Practical Training (OPT: F-1) or Academic Training who are not enrolled for credit hours 

 PLEASE REVIEW THE LINKS BELOW: 

• Currently Enrolled Students
• New Incoming Students
• J students visa status holders (PLEASE READ)
• Upgrade From Basic Plan to Enhanced Plan (ONLY NEW INCOMING STUDENTS)
• Add Dependents to LSU Medical Health Insurance Plan (AIG Educational Markets)
• Private Medical Health Insurance Option ("Insurance Coverage Evaluation Forms" must be submitted to I.S. by Thursday, June 13, 2013 for the summer 2013 semester regardless of the coverage end date stated on any previously submitted "Insurance Coverage Evaluation Forms".)
• Mandatory Medical Health Insurance Requirements
• LSU Medical Health Insurance Plan (AIG Educational Markets)
• Important Insurance Information
• Insurance Contact List

PLEASE REVIEW IMPORTANT INSURANCE MATTERS BELOW:

• The United States does not have a socialized health care system and health care and insurance coverage in the United States can be expensive. Be aware that the United States health care system involves payment of premiums for insurance coverage in addition to out of pocket expenses per doctor's visit, accident and/or injury.

·         AIG Educational Markets. will mail out permanent insurance cards to new incoming students this Summer 2013 semester using their Baton Rouge home address listed on their PAWS account (please keep address updated in PAWS account.)  A TEMPORARY insurance card may be downloaded from this link: www.lsustudentinsurance.com and select “Temporary ID Card” from ID Card drop down menu found under “ID Card & Forms”.

• Again, all F and J visa holders who want LSU's Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan must not select the plan via PAWS or on line. THIS WILL CAUSE ERRORS ON YOUR FEE BILL and problems with your insurance. You will be automatically billed for insurance on your fee bill each and every semester you are enrolled in courses at LSU. Any upgrades for NEW INCOMING students and additions for dependents must be done through International Services (Insurance Request Form).
• The deadline to submit insurance forms each semester is posted on our website, in the LSU fall, spring, and summer registration booklets, and sent out to all F and J visa holders by e-mail at the beginning of each and every semester.
• All questions concerning benefits, claims, or billing problems of the assessed insurance should be directed to AIG Educational Markets customer service insurance line at: 1-800-285-8133 or www.lsustudentinsurance.com. International students needing additional information may contact Janice Goodloe at:  225-578-3191 or e-mail:  jgoodlo@lsu.edu. You may also meet with Ms. Goodloe during LSU health insurance walk-in hours from 2pm to 4pm every Wednesday afternoon in International Services,101 Hatcher Hall.
• If you have LSU’s medical health insurance, you are always required to first report to LSU’s Student Health Center to see a doctor (except in the case of a medical emergency), or your claims will not be paid.  To avoid problems or delays, regardless of your insurance policy, always carry your insurance card as you would your drivers’ license.

INSURANCE FORMS AVAILABLE BELOW:

F-1 Insurance Coverage Evaluation Form

J-1 Student Insurance Coverage Evaluation Form

Summer 2013 Insurance Request Form

This page was last updated, May 08, 2013