Health and wellness

The Office of Student Affairs serves as the location for health and medical service information. The Residence Life Staff can assist resident students with minor first aid needs, but all students requiring additional care will be referred to off-campus medical care providers.

Health Insurance: All university International students and all Undergraduate students enrolled in seven or more units, who are actively taking courses on campus or living in the residence halls, are required to have health insurance. A student health insurance plan is available to all University students, providing availability to sickness and accident coverage for them and their dependents. Students must be actively enrolled and attending classes to be eligible for coverage. Beginning August 1, 2009, medical coverage will be provided by United Healthcare. A brochure listing the extent of coverage will be available August 1.

No student health insurance program pays 100% of the claim submitted. Anticipate some personal cost following your visit to a medical facility. Students are encouraged to utilize insurance coverage with parents when available, and to investigate the options before requiring service. Many private HMO plans have geographic limitations. Students should confirm that their provider will cover claims incurred at local health service facilities near the campus.

Health Insurance Waiver: Students who wish to opt out of the Hope International University student health insurance plan must provide verification of current health insurance coverage, (copy of insurance policy card) and sign a waiver form. Students who have not provided this documentation by August 1st for Fall Semester, January 1st for Spring Semester, or upon late enrollment, may automatically be enrolled in the Hope International University student health insurance plan. Refunds will not be issued as a result of late submission of the information.

Insurance and Health History Assessment Form: All International students and all Undergraduate students enrolled in 7 units or more or living in the residence halls must complete the Insurance and Health History Assessment Form annually, prior to the fall semester. This form requests health history and immunization records, as well as health insurance verification for those requesting a waiver.

Immunizations: The following immunizations must be current for all Hope International University Students and required for all International students attending Hope International University or living on campus. 1) Tetanus Diphtheria (current in the past 10 years), 2) Measles Mumps Rubella (2 dates needed), 3) Polio, 4) Hepatitis A (2 dates needed), 5) Hepatitis B (3 dates need), 6) Mantoux Tb Skin test within past year, 7) Menomune (Meningococcal) (1 date).

Flu Prevention: As we are entering Flu season, we wanted to be as preemptive as possible in educating you on the Flu, the Swine Flu (H1N1) and other seasonal flu issues. Click here to read more.

For more information email health@hiu.edu or call (714) 879-3901 ext. 2311 for specific questions regarding the Student Health Insurance Plan and health information required by the University.

Student Health Insurance Plan 2011-2012

Student Health History & Insurance Assessment/Emergency Contact Form