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Health Insurance | John Cabot University | Rome
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Health Insurance | John Cabot University | Rome

Health Insurance

All non-Italian JCU students living in Italy must enroll in the JCU Health Insurance Plan through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) during their study period for safety and immigration purposes. JCU partners with CISI to offer students comprehensive coverage for a wide range of medical needs, including mental health, at an affordable price.

EXEMPTIONS

The following students are exempt from this requirement but must still provide proof of coverage:*

  • Italian citizens or long-term residents with a tessera sanitaria (must provide a copy);
  • Students covered by Diplomatic Corps insurance (must provide a copy of the MAE card);
  • Students with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Please note that JCU strongly recommends obtaining private insurance through CISI due to potential linguistic and administrative challenges, as well as required co-pays when accessing the Italian public healthcare system. (Learn more about using the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) while in Italy).

Please note, the CISI Policy is no longer valid if: 

  • You withdraw from John Cabot University
  • You are taking the fall/spring semester off (or both)
  • You are not actively taking classes at JCU

With the exception of the summer term, students must be actively taking classes at JCU.

Refund Policy

  • If your policy hasn’t started, we can issue a full refund.
  • If your policy has started, we can issue a refund for unused months.


*If you are part of a Study Abroad Program sponsored by your home university, please note that these rules may not apply to you, and you should refer to your university's requirements.