International students often have questions regarding requirements for health insurance as a Binghamton Student. We’re here to help!
Since you are required to maintain the international health insurance provided through Binghamton University, we DO NOT recommend that you purchase your own insurance with the intent of replacing the University health insurance. This includes health insurance that you may be able to purchase in your home country as well as alternative health insurance policies that can be purchased in the United States.
You will be automatically enrolled in the international health insurance plan.
Not all medical services are paid for through your Binghamton health insurance plan. This includes dental care and vision services related to eye glasses/contact lenses. We recommend that you address these needs before you arrive in the U.S.
All pre-arrival emails will be posted on our webpage for future reference. Emails will only be posted once they have been sent.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the ISSS office at intlori@binghamton.edu if you need assistance.
Best,
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services
Note: Neither the State of New York, through its agents, nor the State University of New York through its agents and employees, is responsible in any manner whatsoever for the payment of any claim for health-related services provided to individuals covered under this insurance policy. The State of New York and State University of New York are not responsible for obligations incurred by individuals who are not covered by this insurance policy. All individuals participating in the University’s health insurance programs described herein are responsible for reviewing all descriptions of the scope and level of coverage offered by this policy. Such participants will be solely responsible for obtaining additional coverage not provided under this program if such is deemed necessary by the participant.
