Palomar College

Health Certification

All international applicants must have a Tuberculosis test performed by a competent licensed physician and submit the results, showing they are free of Tuberculosis, with their application. If the test results are positive, they must have a chest x-ray taken and provide the results which must be negative or "clear". The applicant should be in good general health and free of Tuberculosis.

Accident and Sickness Insurance

All international students must have active accident/sickness insurance while attending Palomar College. The policy must fulfill specific coverage requirements, including "Repatriation" coverage, and have a claim number in the US. Students must provide proof of a continuing active policy covering the entire semester before registration or classes will be dropped. Students may purchase a policy designed especially for international students in the Office of International Education.

If you chose to locate your own policy, it must be paid for the entire semester and fulfill the following minimum coverage requirements:

medical benefits of at least US $50,000 per accident or illness

a deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness

claim office in the USA

expenses associated with medical evacuation of the student to his/her country in the amount of
$10,000

repatriation of remains in the amount of $7,500

If you have any questions about the acceptability of a certain policy, please contact the Office of International Education prior to purchase.

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