International Student Insurance
Starting AY 2024-2025, ÌðÐÄÖ±²¥’s International Student Health Insurance Policy Coverage with LewerMark Student Insurance will be as follows:
- Fall semester coverage dates: July 1 to December 31
- Spring semester coverage dates: January 1 to June 30
- Total bill per semester is $979.38 and will be added to your Lewis Nelnet account at the beginning of each semester.
- You are only eligible for insurance coverage if you are currently registered for classes at ÌðÐÄÖ±²¥.
This new policy applies to all new and continuing international students enrolled at ÌðÐÄÖ±²¥ for AY 24-25 onwards. Your policy benefits will automatically roll over to the following semester unless you graduate, leave Lewis, or have an approved waiver.
As part of this relationship with you as a full-time international student or scholar, we facilitate the mandatory health insurance program provided to you through .
This plan provides the International Student Support Program which is designed to help you face the challenges of balancing school, adjusting to a new culture, and adapting to other responsibilities. As a part of the circle of care provided by your Lewis community, you will have access to the Center for Health and Counseling Services on campus as well as . One of the many services provided under the program, Teledoc provides you with unique 24/7/365 access to U.S. board-certified doctors by phone, the web or phone app in minutes.
I ALREADY HAVE INSURANCE; HOW CAN I WAIVE OUT OF THE LEWERMARK PLAN?
Waiver of the mandatory insurance plan is subject for approval by LewerMark. The deadline to submit the waiver form is 10-15 days after the set in-person F1 Visa Mandatory Information Session. Please make sure to confirm this information with isgss@lewisu.edu.
You can waive out of the LewerMark plan if you meet ONE of the three requirements below:
- Your parent/spouse is employed by a United States based company that provides Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant coverage that you are covered under.
- You arrived in the United States with health insurance because you participate in a government exchange student program, such as SACM.
- You are currently authorized for Curricular Practical Training and are covered by a plan provided by your employer. This plan must meet or exceed the LewerMark plan and be valid in the United States. An emergency-only and/or travel plan will not be accepted.
If you wish to waive out from the insurance, please email isgss@lewisu.edu and waivers@lewer.com on or before the set deadline of the ISGSS office, and include the following:
- Full policy in English
- Proof of coverage
- Signed waiver form
HOW TO ACCESS YOUR LEWERMARK INSURANCE CARD/ INFORMATION
Step 1: Go to
Step 2: Type in your username and password
- Your username is your Lewis ID Number.
- You should change the L to 0.
- If your Lewis ID number is L1234567, then your username should be 01234567.
- Your password is your date of birth in MMDDYYYY format.
Step 3: Once you have logged in, click on the top left button to access your online ID card and other information you may need.
NOTE: ÌðÐÄÖ±²¥ or LewerMark will not send you a physical ID card. You are responsible to log into your account and download or print a copy of your ID card. If you are having trouble accessing your account, please contact LewerMark directly.
INSURANCE WHILE ON OPT
If you recently graduated from ÌðÐÄÖ±²¥, you are NOT eligible for continued coverage. Please take a look at this link for more options on your insurance coverage:
LEWERMARK CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding benefits or claims status, contact:
- Toll Free: 1 (800) 821-7710 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time)
- Chat us at:
- Email us at: lewermarksupport@lewer.com
- Your school webpage:
- The Lewer Agency, Inc. | Student Insurance | 9900 W 109th St. Ste 200 | Overland Park, KS 66210
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