The United States government does not pay for healthcare if you are sick or get into an accident while in the U.S. Because of this, all international students attending 皇家华人 are required to have health insurance. Healthcare in the United States is very expensive which means that health insurance is a very important part of your educational expenses.
皇家华人 requires all international students to obtain private health insurance coverage. You will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance or Sponsor Letter from your government agency which shows that you have adequate coverage as described below. If you do not provide proof of private health insurance by the deadline you will automatically be enrolled in 皇家华人’s school policy. The school policy is the Select level plan offered by International Student Insurance and has a current cost of approximately $500 per semester.
Proof of insurance must be provided EACH semester.
You MUST submit your proof of insurance for fall semester by:
Incoming international student athletes (soccer & volleyball)
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July 27, 2024
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Returning international student athletes (soccer & volleyball)
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August 1, 2024
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Incoming international students & transfer students
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August 12, 2024
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Returning international students
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August 23, 2024
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Incoming international students & transfer students |
January 11, 2025 |
Returning international students |
January 17, 2025 |
NO LESS COVERAGE WILL BE ACCEPTED. Private policies that do not show comparable coverage will not be accepted, and you will be automatically enrolled in and responsible for payment of the International Student Insurance Select Plan.
Your insurance MUST include the following coverage:
Coverage Type |
Minimum Requirement |
Maximum Available with the International |
Accident Medical Expense |
$100,000 |
$300,000 |
Illness Medical Expense |
$100,000 |
$300,000 |
Medical Evacuation |
$10,000 |
$300,000 |
Repatriation |
$10,000 |
$50,000 |
Your Certificate of Insurance MUST be in English and an original document. Your full name must appear on the Certificate of Insurance and only hard copies of your Certificate of Insurance will be accepted (no screen shots or scanned documents). I.D. cards without policy information are NOT accepted.
Please note: If your Certificate of Insurance is from an international company, you must verify that the policy includes coverage in the U.S.
COVERAGE DATES: Your Certificate of Insurance MUST show that you have coverage for the following dates for the 2024-2025 academic year:
FA/24 Semester |
SP/25 Semester |
Day of arrival in the U.S. – January 20, 2025 |
January 20, 2025 – May 31, 2025 |
Students who either work on campus, live on campus or take classes during the SU/24 semester are required to have health insurance from June 1, 2024 through August 23, 2024.
Students who either work on campus, live on campus or take classes during the SU/25 semester are required to have health insurance from June 1, 2025 through August 22, 2025.
Both medical evacuation and repatriation are designed to cover the transportation costs of a major emergency or death, and are typically coordinated by the insurance company. Medical evacuation and repatriation are not always automatically included in private insurance. However, it is required, and private policies will NOT be accepted without this coverage.
During our international student orientation, you will receive more information about the healthcare system in the United States including health insurance, available resources, doctor and hospital visits, and how to stay healthy.
REMEMBER: Most insurances do NOT cover routine medical examinations, dental or lenses. These have to be separate contracts. We strongly encourage all students to get their routine medical examinations done at home (before traveling to the U.S.). Also, remember to bring all of your prescription documents (eye exams, medications, etc.) with you when you travel to the U.S.
International students can choose any of the depending on their needs.
Here are a few common ways to seek treatment in the United States:
Cold/Flu - most of the time, you can walk to the nearest pharmacy and purchase standard over the counter cold and flu remedies that will help alleviate your symptoms. If your condition worsens or you need to seek medical treatment please DO NOT go to the Emergency Room. Instead, locate a doctor or urgent care center near you.
General Sickness/Feeling Unwell - unless your symptoms are severe, please DO NOT visit the Emergency Room for general sickness. Instead, locate a doctor or urgent care center near you.
Acute Sickness/Emergencies - if you experience an accident or an acute illness that comes on very quickly and you need medical attention immediately please make your way to the nearest Emergency Room or call 911.
Here is a list of health care resources that are available to ALL students during the school year
Powell Valley Healthcare (general healthcare)
777 Ave. H
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 754-7257 (walk-in clinic) or (307) 754-2267307 Health (primary care – membership fee required)
250 North Evarts Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-3721Five Springs Health & Wellness (general healthcare)
246 North Absaroka Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-5470Heart Mountain Free Clinic
1735 Sheridan Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 272-1753Heritage Health Center (general healthcare)
128 North Bent Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-4107Northwest Wyoming Family Planning
(307) 527-5174Park County Public Health
Powell County Annex
109 West 14th Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 754-8870 or 800-786-2844 ext. 8870
It will take some time for you to transition and adjust to your new life in Wyoming. During this adjustment period you may feel very tired, overwhelmed, and different from how you feel normally. It’s important to eat healthy, exercise, and hydrate during your transition. Wyoming is a very dry climate and your body may experience changes that you weren’t expecting. Some common situations that students experience after arriving in Wyoming are:
If you need to seek medical treatment, here is some advice:
You should be familiar with the following terms:
It is important that you are healthy and safe while you are studying in the United States. This information will be helpful to ensure that you are prepared and aware of how to manage your health and safety during your time at NWC.
This video teaches international students how to prepare for their arrival in the US, how the US healthcare system works and how students should seek medical care appropriately if they become sick or injured.
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