Your health care is important to us.  The Institute is as concerned about your good health as it is with your educational development.

The Institute provides four resources for health care services:

• The Student Health Center:  http://www.healthcenter.caltech.edu
   
• The Student Counseling Center:  http://www.counseling.caltech.edu
   
• The Health Education Program:  http://www.healtheducation.caltech.edu
   
• The Student Health Insurance:  The Caltech Student Health Insurance Plan ($639 per term included in the mandatory student fees) is a comprehensive plan, which is designed specifically to meet the unique health care needs of Caltech students, and supplements the services offered at the on-campus Health and Counseling Centers.  This arrangement eliminates the need for pre-approval of services often associated with other health plans, reduces delays in care, and ensures effective communication and treatment between the Health and Counseling Center staff and specialists in the community.  For a look at a complete description of your Caltech Health plan please click the following link.
  
   

http://www.chickering.com/stu_conn/student_connection.aspx?group_number=812843

Questions about benefits and the Student Health Insurance Plan should be directed to Caltech's Benefits Office (626-395-6443).

The Student Health Center, Student Counseling Center, Health Educator Services, and Student Health Insurance Plan together, they'll help you meet all your health care needs!

Caltech Student Health Insurance Plan:  Questions and Answers for Incoming Freshmen

1.  Why is the Caltech Student Health Insurance Plan part of the mandatory student fees if I am
     covered by my parents' plan already?

       By including all students in a health plan of Caltech's design, we can be assured that you
       participate in comprehensive, universal health care program.  This means that:

• The health insurance plan combined with the services provided by the Caltech Health and Counseling Centers ensures that you have comprehensive medical and psychological care available whenever you need it - whether you are on campus, participating in Caltech off-campus activities, at home, or traveling;

• Your health care coverage will be in effect during the entire time you are registered at Caltech;

• You have access to network doctors, hospitals and other health care providers who are familiar with the needs of students, and who are located near campus

2.     Is there a separate fee for using the on-campus Health and Counseling Centers?

       No.  There is no separate charge for using the on-campus Health and Counseling Centers
       and no charge of any kind of services at the Counseling Center or with the Health Education
       program.  There are a few fees for lab services and medications received at the Health
       Center.

3.     How much should I budget to cover the cost of the Caltech student health insurance
        premium next academic year?

       The health insurance premium is included in the student fees, which are already listed for
       2008-2009.  There is no separate charge.
 

       Questions regarding payment should be directed to the Bursar's Office at Caltech
       (626-395-2988)

4.     I have applied for financial aid in 2008-09.  How will the cost of student health
        insurance be addressed?

        The Health insurance premium is considered part of the student fees.  If you have questions
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