At UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education (UC Irvine DCE), the health, safety, and well-being of our students and their dependents are our priority. We want our students to have peace of mind about their healthcare access and services. UC Irvine DCE visiting international students are required to have health insurance for the duration of their enrollment.
Students are enrolled in UC Irvine DCE’s medical insurance plan and billed the quarterly health insurance fee at the time fees are billed for the current quarter. The quarterly fee is $675. This fee is non-refundable following the waiver period. For additional information, please contact us at healthandwellness@ce.uci.edu
The UC Irvine DCE medical insurance policy for international students covers hospitalization, preventative care, medication, mental/behavioral health, and other more, with some exceptions, but does not include dental or vision (eye care). This medical insurance plan meets or exceeds the Affordable Care Act (ACA) standards.
The UC Irvine DCE medical insurance provider is Anthem Blue Cross. To create a member account and access your insurance ID card please visit the Anthem website.
The UC Irvine DCE medical insurance plan includes out-of-pocket costs that students are responsible for paying. A deductible is the amount you pay for medical care each year before your insurance begins to cover costs. A copay is a fixed fee you pay when you visit a doctor or receive medical services. The UC Irvine DCE plan requires a $100 deductible for in-network providers and a $200 deductible for out-of-network providers per Policy Year.
Students can also contact JCB/Gallagher Insurance Solutions at 866-978-7578 or GGB.JCB.Studentservices@ajg.com with questions about their plan, verification of enrollment, and how to use their insurance.
Criteria for Waiver of Medical Insurance
Effective Spring 2026, students seeking to waive the UC Irvine DCE medical insurance plan must have a medical insurance plan that meets the following requirements:
- ACA Compliance Mandatory: All alternative health insurance plans must comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a U.S. federal law that sets minimum standards for medical insurance coverage
- Unlimited benefit per Policy Year
- Deductible not to exceed $300 (in-network and out-of-network combined) per Policy Year
- $50,000 minimum Medical Evacuation coverage per Policy Year
- $25,000 minimum Repatriation of Remains coverage per Policy Year
Requesting a Medical Insurance Waiver
Students must submit their medical insurance plan documents via the Gallagher Student Health waiver portal. All waiver requests must be submitted directly to Gallagher Student Health for review.
Before submitting a medical insurance waiver request, students must:
- Carefully review the waiver criteria listed on the Medical Insurance Waiver Portal Guide
- Gather your medical insurance plan documents. Your insurance documents must be in English.
Submission of a medical insurance waiver request does not guarantee approval of a waiver. If your waiver request is denied, you will be responsible for paying the quarterly health insurance fee.
Insurance ID Card
Register online to download your ID card from Anthem or obtain a digital ID card through the Sydney Health Mobile App.
Getting Care
Visit Anthem: Find Care, download the Sydney Health App or call (800) 888-2108 to find an Anthem Blue Cross PPO provider near you. You may also contact Mike Sciarappa, student wellness & support advisor, at healthandwellness@ce.uci.edu or (949) 824-6872 for help finding a provider.
Claims
If you are required to pay for services up front, you can get reimbursed by submitting a claim on the Sydney Health Mobile App. Complete the claim information with your proof of payment and itemized receipt. For help, contact healthandwellness@ce.uci.edu.