Health Insurance
Syracuse has selected a new insurance program to better meet the needs of our students and scholars. The plan can ONLY be purchased through the web site of the university broker Haylor Freyer and Coon.
Please go directly to: www.haylor.com/student. Then click on the icon for Syracuse University. Link to: " Register For International Student Health Insurance Program."
This insurance plan is also provided by HTH Worldwide Insurance Services but it is more comprehensive and designed especially for Syracuse University!
IF you previously purchased coverage with HTH Worldwide ( on their HTH site ) do NOT do that, as you can NOT enroll in the Syracuse plan, by going directly to the HTH site.
Our servicing broker can also provide insurance for your personal property on their web site as well. Should you have any questions please call Haylor, Freyer and Coon at 315-451-1500, or 1-800-289-1501, and ask for a college specialist. You can also e-mail them: student@haylor.com.
It is in your best interest to follow our experienced advice in this enrollment decision. Syracuse University has chosen the new policy, created by HTH Worldwide especially for our students and scholars, to best meet your needs. It is not in your best interest to enroll in the on-line HTH policy this year. If you have done so in error, please contact Haylor, Freyer and Coon at the email or phone number listed above to effect a change in your enrollment.
Health Insurance
Syracuse University expects that all international students will obtain and maintain health insurance coverage for the duration of their academic program.
J-1 students MUST, under the terms of their program and Department of State regulations, maintain health insurance throughout the duration of their exchange visitor program.
Syracuse University's International Student and Scholar Health Insurance Policy
The international student health insurance plan for 2008-2009 is being administered by HTH Worldwide Insurance Services, underwritten by UniCare Life & Health Insurance Company.The policy brochure is available at the Slutzker Center and online.
The participating provider network is Aetna. Our local servicing broker, Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. will continue to provide international students with personalized administrative services.
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Download Health Insurance Policy Brochure |
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Download Health Insurance Enrollment Form |
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Online Enrollment |
To enroll in the University health insurance policy (effective 8/1/08) that meets recommended minimums
Mail or fax with the enrollment form to:
Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.
P O Box 4743
Syracuse, NY 13221-4743
Fax: (315) 453-1722
Phone: (315) 451-1500 or(800) 289-1501
Make checks payable to Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.
F-1 Students:
The Slutzker Center highly recommends that you purchase the Syracuse University HTH International Student Health Insurance Plan indicated above.Please also refer to the Essential Medical Information and Health Insurance document.
If you do not select the HTH plan, the Slutzker Center expects that you will purchase and maintain a health insurance plan that meets the following health insurance coverage minimum requirements:
Medical benefits of at least $50,000 (US $) per person per accident or illness
Medical benefit coverage of at least the following expenses:
Physician and surgical, ambulance, emergency room, hospital, out-patient and mental and nervous costs, new born infant
Repatriation of remains in the amount of $7.500 (US $)
Expenses associated with medical evacuation in the amount of $10,000 (US $)
A deductible not to exceed $100.
Expenses associated with pregnancy, if spouse is enrolled in the plan.
If your health insurance plan does not include medical evacuation and repatriation coverage, you may purchase MEDEX supplemental insurance for coverage.
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Health Insurance Analysis Form |
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Download MEDEX Application |
J-1 Students and Scholars Sponsored by Syracuse University:
As an Exchange Visitor under the Department of State’s J-1 nonimmigrant visa program, you are required to maintain health insurance for yourself and any J-2 dependents during your stay in the United States. The medical insurance coverage for you and your dependent family members must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Medical benefits of at least $50,000 per accident or illness;
- A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness;
- Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his/her home country in the amount of $10,000; and
- Repatriation of remains in the amount of $7,500.
Please note that not all health insurance plans include medical evacuation and repatriation coverage (e.g., Blue Point does not include medical evacuation and repatriation). Accordingly, you may need to purchase additional insurance to supplement your current health insurance coverage. Medical evacuation and repatriation coverage can be purchased for $24/year through MEDEX. Additional information and brochures are available online and at the Slutzker Center for International Services.
SEVIS authorized Responsible Officers of the J program are required to maintain proof that Exchange Visitors have adequate insurance in effect throughout the entire time they are participating in the sponsor’s program. Proof of adequate health insurance coverage must indicate the duration of your coverage including the end date of the policy. If your actual health insurance card does not provide this information, you should make a copy of your insurance plan details that indicate the insurance coverage start and end dates. You must also provide proof of medical evacuation and repatriation coverage. A valid MedEx card or print out of your current and valid insurance plan details that indicate medical evacuation and repatriation coverage will be accepted as adequate proof of coverage.
If you are sponsored by Syracuse University, the only Responsible Officers who have access to your J SEVIS record are Slutzker Center advisors. Responsible officers issue your DS-2019, can update your exchange visitor program information, and also authorize certain benefit of maintaining your status. You are required to show proof of your current, valid health insurance whenever you request any of the following benefits from a Slutzker Center J-1 Responsible Officer:
- SEVIS validation upon arrival and completion of the check-in process.
The Slutzker Center will NOT validate your SEVIS record until you provide copies of an adequate health insurance policy for yourself and any J-2 dependents. The policy must be valid for a full year or if your program is less than a year, insurance must be valid for the duration of your program. Please note that your SEVIS record must be validated within 30 days of your arrival or else you will be out of legal status in the United States.
- Travel signature for re-entry to the U.S.
Responsible Officers in the Slutzker Center will not sign DS-2019s for international travel and re-entry to the U.S. unless you provide proof of health insurance coverage for you and any J-2 dependents that may be traveling with you.
- Extension of J-1 program and DS-2019.
No extensions will be granted until health insurance is updated and copies of your plan are provided to the Slutzker Center.
- For J-1 students only: Authorization of Academic Training.
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