health insurance
It is required of all students attending on the Fullerton College I-20 have health insurance coverage. In order to register for classes, students must purchase International Health and Accident Insurance and provide proof of coverage to the International Student Center.

The insurance policy mandated by the North Orange County Community College District is Wells Fargo Student Insurance. This policy provides for your basic health and accident care, vision care, prescriptions, and vaccinations as well as Global Emergency Medical Assistance exclusively for international students.

Somerton's partner, Assist America, provides services including emergency evacuation, medically supervised repatriation, emergency trauma counseling, legal referrals, etc. for students abroad or 100 miles or more from their permanent residence.

Enroll for your Coverage

- Enroll on-line (Click here for directions)
- Enroll over the phone: 1-800-853-5899
- Enroll in person at the International Student Center

Download the 2007-2008 Policy Brochure


How to Use your Insurance
The best way to use your health insurance is to:

1. Visit Fullerton College Health Services first and get a referral to another
   doctor. A referral will save you the $25 co-pay cost.

    Fullerton College Health Services
    714-992-7414
    located by the 1200 building


2. SAVE MONEY by using a doctor or facility that is part of the CMN Preferred
    Provider Network (PPO).

• When you use a PPO provider, 100% of the costs will be covered.
• If you use a non-PPO provider, only 75% is covered. 

    To find out which doctors are PPO providers contact:
 
    CMN Provider Network
    1-866-914-5333 

    There is also a list of providers available in the International Student Center


3.  Use the other services available to you through your policy:

     24-Hour Nurse Advice Line
      866-241-3793
   
     Assist America, Global Emergency Assistance Services
     800-872-1414 (inside US)
     301-656-4152 (outside US)
     medservices@assistamerica.com
     Reference number: 01-AA-SOM-01034



How to File a Claim
Claims are administered though International Claims Services. Students must mail the following items within 180 after an injury or sickness has occurred:

1. Completed claim form.

2. All itemized medical/hospital bills and pharmaceutical bills. If a pharmacy bill,
    submit the prescription.

3. If you were referred by the FC Health Center, include the referral form

Make copies for your files and mail forms to:

     International Claims Services
     26741 Portola Pkwy, St. 1E#505
     Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
     Phone: 877-916-7920
    
     Check the status of your claim online:
     http://www.claimssite.com/request.asp

last updated 09/17/2007