NMSU requires all F-1 and J-1 students and their dependents to have medical health insurance.
- F-1 and J-1 students/scholars physically present in the the U.S. and enrolled in classes or paticipating in an J-1 exchange program at any NMSU system campus, are required to have the NMSU student health insurance coverage. The coverage is administered through Aggie Health and Wellness Center. However, some students may qualify for NMSU insurance waivers. See more information below.
- F-2 and J-2 dependents are required to have health insurance. However, they may purchase non-NMSU plans.
Why Do need I Health Insurance?
- Medical care in the U.S. is expensive!
- Health insurance offers vital financial protection.
Health Insurance for Dependents
All dependents must purchase coverage from VISIT® International Health Insurance Plan. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Make sure purchase coverage for the entire semester.
- You can choose the duductible of your choice (i.e. $500, $250, $100, or $0).
- Select the $100,000 medical option only.
- After receiving the insurance, please email isss@nmsu.edu the proof of insurance converage along with your Aggie ID number.
PLANS
New Mexico State University (NMSU) requires all F-1 international students studying at NMSU to have health insurance coverage. Below is the coverage criteria:
- $100,000 minimum per person accident or illness
- No more than $500 deductible per accident or illness
Benefits:
- Students that choose Geo Blue Coverage do not need to purchase Repartiation of Remains and Medical Evacuation Coverage. It is included in the Geo Blue Coverage.
- Students should be aware that the Aggie Health and Wellnmes Center(AHWC) is covered by the Geo Blue plan.
Contact:
Kari Mendoza
Account Manager | CA License # 0H43448
Academic Health Plans/Risk Strategies
p 310-566-2065 | m 310-367-2759
Risk Strategies Company | CA License #0F06675 |
Academic Health Plans, Inc. DBA Academic Health Insurance Services | CA License #0H64806
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New Mexico State University (NMSU) requires all F-1 international students studying at NMSU to have health insurance coverage. Below is the coverage criteria:
- $100,000 minimum per person accident or illness
- No more than $500 deductible per accident or illness
Students that choose BeWellNM coverage need to purchase the Repartiation of Remains and Medical Evacuation Coverage. It is not included in the BeWellNM plan.
Students should be aware that the Aggie Health and Wellness Center (AHWC) is not covered by the beWellnm plan, and if you avail yourself to services at AHWC, you will be responsible for paying 100% of the charges
To buy Medical Evacuation use these following links
Contact:
Note: BeWellnm offers coverage through multiple insurance brokers. If you have not already visited with a beWellnm broker, please use the following information to contact them to set up an appointment.
1-833-862-3935 (1-833-ToBeWell) TTY: 711
IVR Options: English 1 - Spanish 2
2 1095A form
3 Customer Service
4 Premium Billing Credit Card
7 Appeals
Insurance Broker:
Email : ericka@emendezinsurance.com
Phone: +1 (915) 526-8961
Premium Billing:
Email: PremiumBilling@nmhix.com
Check or Money Order payable to:
New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange
PO Box 26508
Albuquerque, NM 87125-6508
Health Insurance Plans:
BCBS: 1-800-835-8699
Molina: 1-888-295-7651
Ambetter 1-833-945-2029
Presbyterian 1-800-356-2219
United Healthcare 1-877-265-9199
Best Life 1-877-205-8767
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