Health Insurance Information for International Summer Session Students

For international Summer Session students, Gateway USA is the only international travel plan offered through the University. This plan is for international students who did not purchase insurance prior to travel to the U.S. to attend UC Berkeley's summer session.

Benefits:

• Coverage is available for a period of 15 days to 12 months
• There is a $150 deductible per coverage period
• After the deductible, GatewayUSA pays eligible expenses at 80% up to $5,000 and thereafter at 100%. Coverage includes most services provided by University Health Services (UHS) at UC Berkeley, including prescription drugs, but excluding mental health
• There is a maximum benefit of $50,000 or $100,000, depending on the plan premium chosen
• Medical Evacuation is covered up to $50,000
• Repatriation of remains is covered up to $20,000
• An Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage (AD&D) benefit of up to $25,000 is included

Exclusions:

• GatewayUSA does not cover preventive care, vision care, or dental care. GatewayUSA also excludes maternity care, mental health care, and substance abuse care.
• Conditions that existed in the 12 months prior to coverage are not covered.

The above information is a summary of benefits and exclusions. For a complete list, print the plan brochure.

Monthly Premiums:

How to Purchase: Gateway USA can be purchased online if you have a debit or credit card and a local U.S. address. The online link is available through Saylor & Hill Co., our insurance broker, at http://www.gatewayplans.com/ahins/index.cfm. For additional information, call the Student Health Insurance Office at (510) 642-5700 or email ship@uhs.berkeley.edu.

See also: About UHS Tang Center or Berkeley International Office

Note: UC Berkeley's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is not available for international Summer Sessions students.

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