August 4, 2023
Dear F-1 International Students,
I have some exciting news to share with you starting with the upcoming Fall 2023 term!
As you already know, you are required to purchase the PCC health insurance while you have an active PCC I-20. We require this because we care about you and your health while you are studying in the US and want to make sure you remain protected. With healthcare costs rising in the United States, it can be very expensive if you find yourself without health insurance.
For the past 5 years, PacificSource was PCC’s health insurance provider. But as the premium cost continued to rise each year, the OISS felt that it was important to look at other health insurance companies and see if there is a better solution for our students.
Here is what was most important to us while we looked into other health insurance companies:
- The cost remained low.
- The coverage remained robust and what is needed for international students.
- That it included a very large network to make sure there were many doctors, urgent care clinics, and hospitals in the area for international students to visit.
- Excellent customer service.
I am happy to announce that starting on September 20, 2023, the new insurance plan for all F-1 international students with active I-20s at PCC is LewerMark.
