International students both on J-1* and F-1 visas are automatically enrolled (on an annual basis for the academic year) by CIE in the university sponsored health insurance.
CIE partners with iNext International Insurance for this coverage, which is underwritten by CIGNA.
Copy of Policy.
Upon enrollment, documents (including benefit information and electronic insurance card) will be sent to your UMW student email address.
- *J-1 visa students at UMW for only one semester have the following policy start/end dates:
- Fall semester policy start date: August 15th and end date: December 20th
- Spring semester policy start date: January 10th and end date: the Monday following Commencement (second Monday of May)
The start date of this annual policy is August 15 and the end date is the Monday following UMW Commencement in May. Should you need to adjust these dates of coverage please email cie@umw.edu with your dates-of-coverage requirements.
The cost of this policy is $6.77 per day.
Insurance charges will be placed on the student’s UMW Student Account.
If you plan to bring an alternate policy from your home country or are enrolled in another plan that meets the criteria outlined below, email cie@umw.edu a completed waiver of this automatic enrollment. All waivers must be submitted by August 1 of the applicable year, no exceptions. Waivers are only available for F-1 students; it is a requirement of the J-1 visa to be enrolled in international medical insurance.
Plan criteria:
- medical benefits of at least $100,000 per illness or accident
- deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness
- expenses associated with medical evacuation in the amount of $50,000
- repatriation of remains in the event of death in the amount of $25,000
- Coverage of pre-existing conditions after a reasonable waiting period
- Co-payments that do not exceed 25 percent
- Does not exclude benefits for activities undertaken by the covered individual (ex. participation in sports)
Upon enrollment in the iNext plan, you are emailed documents that include your electronic insurance card, benefit and policy information (including coverage dates). This email is sent to your UMW email address, please check your junk mail if you do not find it in your inbox. Email cie@umw.edu if you require assistance.