Health Insurance
Healthcare in the United States is very expensive. A short stay in the hospital can cost thousands of dollars, and the government does not provide free health care. Individuals must make their own plans for dealing with health care issues. You can protect yourself from the high cost of health care by obtaining health insurance.
The Savannah College of Art and Design requires international students to maintain adequate health insurance coverage for the entire academic year. International students (F-1 visas) are required to provide proof of adequate health insurance. Students can choose to provide proof of their own insurance, or they may accept a policy that will be placed on their bill if an alternate plan is not approved two weeks before the beginning of the first quarter.
A complete copy of the policy should be mailed or faxed to the ISSO at least two weeks before classes begin. The policy must clearly indicate that it covers 80 to 100 percent of health care costs and is valid for one calendar year. The policy must cover $50,000 per illness or injury, as well as pregnancy, provide $10,000 for repatriation and $25,000 for medical evacuation. Please see the
International Student Insurance Waiver form (PDF -- 63K) for specific information.
If you get sick, contact the Piedmont Minor Emergency Clinic (3108 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA) at 404.237.1755.
If you are experiencing an emergency, you should call 911 for an ambulance.
Read your health care policy carefully to see what it does and does not cover. If you have any questions regarding health care or insurance, call the international student services office at 404.253.3104 or T.W. Lord and Associates at 800.633.2360.
If you choose to accept the health care policy SCAD offers, you must pay the cost of insurance for one whole calendar year. If you are going to graduate, you must contact the ISSO and request an insurance termination. After you have finished all of your classes; you will receive a proportionate reimbursement.
If you are registered for thesis or an internship, you must have health insurance coverage.
- Beginning fall quarter 2008: $840
- Beginning winter quarter 2009: $565
- Beginning spring quarter 2009: $420
- Beginning summer quarter 2009: $210
