Padnos International Center  


Padnos International Center
130 Lake Ontario Hall
Allendale, MI 49401
Phone: 616-331-3898
Fax: 616-331-3899
pic@gvsu.edu



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Insurance

Health care is very expensive in the United states.  That is why all GVSU international students are required to have health insurance to cover major medical expenses during their stay in the United States. 

You may purchase a policy in your home country if it meets the following conditions:  

  1. $50,000 or more in medical benefits
  2. $7,500 for repatriation of mortal remains
  3. $10,000 for medical evacuation to home country
  4. $500 or smaller deductible amount
  5. A copy of the policy (in English) must be submitted to the Padnos International Center upon arrival
Note:  Travel/Accident Insurance Policies are generally not comparable to the above.  If your policy does not meet these conditions or you do not have a policy, you will be required to purchase one during orientation. 

The policy available through Grand Valley is through the Lewer Agency, Inc. The premium cost for the 2007-2008 academic year was $888.00 (the cost for the 2008-2009 academic year is subject to change).  Click the link to view the policy: GVSU Insurance Brochure
  Last Modified Date: July 31, 2009
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