How to continue coverage

If you graduate, withdraw or take a leave, your Caltech Student Health Insurance Plan medical benefits end on the last day of the insurance term for which you last enrolled as a degree-seeking student. Students on detached duty are considered enrolled and still eligible for benefits. If you enrolled in Caltech Student Dental and/or Vision insurance those coverages will remain active until the end of the plan year on August 31st.

Fall: September 1 - December 31
Winter: January 1 - April 30
Spring: May 1 - August 31

Once coverage ends, you can choose to purchase medical continuation coverage for up to six months by visiting the Anthem Student Advantage site for Caltech Students.

Continuation Coverage When You Graduate (or Withdraw)

By paying the full cost of the Student Health Insurance Plan premium rate, you may continue your medical coverage for up to 6 months following the insurance term after you graduate or withdraw.

Extension Coverage When You Go On Leave (including an approved medical leave)

If you begin an approved leave you can continue coverage for up to three consecutive insurance terms. For cost information and to enroll, please contact the Benefits Office ([email protected]).

If your leave goes beyond three consecutive terms, contact [email protected] to find out if you are eligible for medical continuation coverage.