Students who have enrolled in six or more credits will automatically be enrolled in the BCBS student insurance plan for the entire semester. Students may waive BCBS insurance coverage at the time of registering for classes each semester if they have alternative insurance coverage. (International Student & Scholar Health Insurance Waiver)

The estimates mentioned below are provided for informational purposes only, and are current as of March 2023. The actual cost of monthly premiums may vary, and are subject to changes by individual insurance carriers without advanced notice. Please verify monthly premiums and details of the insurance plan at the time of signing. Montana State University is not liable for any errors or discrepancies in premium costs. 

 

BCBS AcademicBlue Plan

(for reference):

Student health insurance coverage with premiums of $2,567 per semester* for unlimited policy maximums. The BCBS insurance fee will be assessed each semester. Paying for the Spring semester will cover the student through the following summer.

https://www.bcbsmt.com/student-health/montana-state-university

 

*plan prices are estimates for a continuing student, and are current as of May 2024; new students in their initial semester during the spring will incur higher premium costs.

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Healthcare Marketplace

Comprehensive healthcare reform act, passed in 2010, with the goal of making affordable health insurance coverage available to more people. The law provides consumers with subsidies (“premium tax credits”) that lower costs for households with incomes between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level (FPL).

International students with a valid non-immigrant student visa are considered to have "lawful presence" in the United States, and as such, are eligible to apply for insurance coverage through the ACA Marketplace at healthcare.gov.

International Student Insurance

(ISI Student Secure: Smart, Budget, Select or Elite plans):

Student health insurance coverage options with monthly premiums ranging from $30 - $193 per month* for policy maximums from $200,000 - $5,000,000.

https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/school_requirements/2308/Montana_State_University_-_Bozeman.html

*plan prices are estimates for a student under the age of 24 years

ISO Student Health Insurance

(ISO Secure, Compass PPO or Silver):

Student health insurance coverage options with monthly premiums ranging from $31 - $75 per month* for policy maximums from $400,000 - Unlimited.

https://www.isoa.org/Montana_State_University

 

*plan prices are estimates for a student under the age of 24 years

LewerGlobal

(Standard Plan, F-1 Plan, F-1 Enhanced Plan):

Student health insurance coverage options with monthly premiums ranging from $156 - $187 per month* for lifetime maximums of $500,000.

https://lewerglobal.com/f1-student-health-insurance/

 

*plan prices listed are estimates for a student under the age of 24 years