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<\/strong><\/p>\n International students enrolled in courses at WOU are required to have health and accident insurance coverage for themselves and their dependents living in the United States<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Health insurance is mandatory for all active international students enrolled in courses at WOU, including the summer term.<\/span> The only exception is for students with Government-Sponsored Medical Insurance provided by their home government.<\/p>\n For students on a qualified break (after completing 9 consecutive months of study), students may:
– Request enrollment in the international insurance plan by contacting the OIED.
– Acknowledge the risk of remaining in the U.S. without insurance and accept full responsibility for any medical costs incurred during the uninsured period.<\/p>\n