Student Health Center, Health Insurance, Immunizations, Resources
JOURNEY TO NYU #8: Understanding US Healthcare
This message is the eighth of an email series for new international students (catch up on previous emails if you missed any). They contain very important immigration information and resources to help you acclimate to NYU and to the US.
Here we’ve compiled some basic guidelines to help you understand healthcare in the US.
Know Before You Go
Healthcare in the US can be confusing. But we are here to help! Review our information on understanding healthcare in the US to learn the most common types of services and terms found in a typical insurance plan. Also be sure to sit in on the Wellness at NYU 101 webinar for further tips and information.
Student Health Center At Your Service
At NYU your health and wellbeing come first. Whether it's appointments at the Student Health Center in Brooklyn and Manhattan, or calls to the 24/7 Wellness Exchange hotline, NYU is committed to providing you access to affordable, quality medical and mental health care anytime you need it. During your time at NYU, you should consider the Student Health Center to be your one-stop shop for all your health concerns.
What Do I Need To Know About Health Insurance?
Every international student studying at NYU is required to have health insurance, so you will be automatically enrolled in and billed for the NYU sponsored Comprehensive Insurance Plan each semester. If you’d prefer to, you can enroll in the Basic Plan, which has the same coverage but has higher out-of-pocket expenses if and when you need healthcare. We have an upcoming session for international students on understanding student health insurance. Also, the Student Health Center offers Insurance 101 webinars to help you further understand the basics of health insurance.
If you have your own insurance plan, you may be able to waive the NYU sponsored plan if you meet certain coverage requirements. The deadline to waive or change your plan is September 30.
Do I have the required immunizations?
All NYU students were required to meet health requirements and prove they have received certain vaccinations. Failure to comply with these requirements within 45 days after the start of the semester will lead to de-enrollment from classes and prohibition from entering all NYU facilities.
Upcoming Information Sessions
We record many of our sessions, so if you are unable to attend any of the sessions listed below or those you noticed were offered earlier, be sure to check our recorded workshops information page to catch up on anything you may have missed!
International Student Orientation
In addition to all the great pre-orientation sessions happening this summer, plan to join us for a mandatory orientation where you’ll learn your legal requirements in the US. Even if you’re returning from a leave of absence, you’ll find the information a good refresher. But it’s only mandatory for students who are attending their first semester at NYU in New York. Remember, your US education is dependent on your immigration status. You’ll also receive helpful resources for NYC living, work options in the US, and more. For more information about how to register, and a full listing of our orientation sessions, head over to our international student orientation page.
Are you a new international student wondering about how health services work in the US? Join NYU students and staff in a webinar reviewing the student health system at NYU. We will cover topics related to health insurance, health services, vaccines, and more!
Whether you are a new student or a student returning from semesters abroad, you may be thinking about how to stay safe when you arrive in New York City. Join us for a presentation from NYU's Campus Safety to learn safety tips on the subway, other NYU transportation options, and NYU resources to keep you safe. This presentation will also cover common online scams and how to avoid them.
Student Health Insurance for International Students
Are you confused about health insurance in the US? Do you want to learn more about your student health insurance benefits and services at NYU? Join us for a presentation from the Student Health Insurance Office to learn about health insurance in the US. This session will discuss what your NYU student health insurance covers, what the process of using health insurance will be like and key terms that you will see when you are in the US
Upcoming Social Events
Get to know other students--both new and continuing--at events taking you around different parts of the city! We hope to meet you at an upcoming event soon.
What's more New York than an American baseball game at Citified watching one of the most iconic New York teams, the Mets. Cheer on the teams and experience a favorite American pastime along other NYU students.
Take a scenic tour around the Hudson river on the Lobster Boat, while munching on seafood eats such as specialty lobster rolls, other forms of seafood from the east coast and non-seafood foods like beef burgers, impossible burger (vegetarian), and chicken sandwiches.
Find your Community with Unibuddy!
As you prepare to arrive, get tips and resources from NYU OGS peer mentors and other soon to be classmates. Meet and message other new students using the Unibuddy.
We have a variety of communities below you can join. If you don’t see your school listed below be sure to join the NYU International Student Community to get connected with other students at NYU!
