Review insurance requirements for LSU students on F-1 or J-1 visas.

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Pinned Article Overview: Medical Health Insurance

All students in F-1 and J-1 student visa status are required to purchase and maintain medical health insurance and repatriation/medical evacuation coverage while they are enrolled at LSU. Learn more here.

Adding Dependents to LSU Insurance

Find instructions for adding dependents to the LSU Student Medical Health Insurance Plan.

Additional Insurance Information for J Visa Holders

LSU-sponsored J-1 students and their J-2 dependents are required to have medical health insurance which meets all mandatory requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of State and the University.

Frequently Asked Questions: Insurance

Review the answers to frequently asked questions about student medical health insurance.

Insurance Contact Information

Access contact information for your insurance and claims questions.

Insurance Non-Compliance

In the event that a student allows their policy to lapse or purchases insurance with an insufficient check or credit card, they may be subject to enrollment consequences.

LSU Medical Health Insurance Plan

Browse resources provided by Gallagher Student Health/United Healthcare about the LSU Medical Health Insurance Plan.

Medical Health Insurance Requirements

Review the requirements that your insurance coverage must meet while enrolled at LSU.

Private Medical Health Insurance Option

Students on F and J visa statuses may substitute the LSU Student Medical Health Insurance Plan with a private plan which meets all mandatory requirements.