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International Students

The health insurance requirements for international students are the same as those for students from the United States. All international students must purchase a comprehensive health insurance plan that meets Massachusetts requirements for qualified student health insurance programs. The Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services has more information about these requirements. Insurance plans based outside of the United States are not accepted.

All registered international students are automatically enrolled in, and billed for, the MIT Student Extended Insurance Plan, a comprehensive health insurance plan that meets Massachusetts requirements. International students may waive the MIT Student Extended Insurance Plan only if they are enrolled in a U.S.-based health insurance program that meets Massachusetts requirements.

The only exception to this insurance policy is for students studying in a foreign country. Students spending their full term studying in a foreign country can subscribe to an international or domestic carrier plan that will cover them in the country where they will study and live.

If you have questions or want more information, please contact MIT's International Student Office at 617-258-5483 or by email at iso-help@mit.edu.

• The Student Health Plan Overview for 2012-13 provides a summary of the services and benefits available under the two plans offered to students.
• The 20-page Benefit Description has a more detailed explanation of services covered at MIT Medical under the MIT Student Medical Plan.
• The 6-page schedule of benefits and the 80-page Blue Cross Preferred Provider Benefit Description details the covered services and benefits administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
• The addendum provides information about services provided by MIT Medical that are covered under the Student Extended Insurance Plan as well as other benefits administered by the MIT Health Plans office
  • For 2010-11 documents, please see our Forms and Publications page
• Student Health Plan Enrollment Form (2012-13) (PDF)
• Online waiver form for Student Extended Insurance Plan
• MIT Medical directory

Related Links

International Students Office
Massachusetts Student Health Insurance Requirements