Health Insurance

CSULB International Student Requirements
CSULB requires all F-1 international students and J-1 exchange students to purchase and maintain adequate health insurance coverage prior to registering for classes.

International students will not be able to register for classes until International Students and Scholars has received verification that you have purchased the mandatory California State University (CSU) International Student Health Insurance group policy offered through JCB Insurance Solutions.

Waivers might be considered only for certain government-sponsored arrangements, and for students with a parent or spouse who has a U.S. employer-based policy that covers the student. 

Vision and Dental coverage are not included in the health insurance, but can be purchased separately if desired. 

  • Spring/Summer 2024 Insurance Policy Coverage Dates:
    • January 10th, 2024- August 9th, 2024
  • Insurance hold will be active on:
    • November 1, 2023
  • Insurance refund deadlines for Spring/Summer 2024 Policies:
    • February 20, 2024

Please note: insurance is offered by third-party JCB Insurance Solutions.

Insurance for Fall 2024/Annual 2024-2025 will be available for purchase around April 1st 2024

Purchase Health Insurance

The deadline to request an insurance refund for Annual 2023-24 and Spring/Summer 2024 policies has passed. No refunds are permitted at this time.