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Health Insurance

All registered students are required to have health insurance. Cardinal Care, a University-sponsored plan for students, fulfills this requirement.

Cardinal Care Features

• Comprehensive, world wide coverage, including medical, surgical and mental health care, hospitalization, emergency care and most pharmaceuticals

• Insured by Health Net of California (medical) and ValueOptions (mental health)

• Cost of care depends upon the provider selected by the student. Lowest costs occur when one initiates care at Vaden Health Center

• When obtaining care off campus, students should follow directions on their individualized ID card

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Enrollment

• Charged quarterly on the student's University bill. Many graduate students qualify for a premium subsidy, which is automatically applied

• Plan year is September 1 through August 31

• Students can waive coverage yearly when using Axess to register for classes

• Enrollment during non-registered quarters is available through our Insurance Office prior to the beginning of the unregistered quarter(s)

Dependents

Health insurance for spouses, domestic partners and children is available. Health Net is the carrier. Enrollment is available during fall open enrollment.

Contact

(650) 723-2135

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