INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
All F-1 students are required to purchase the Fresno State University Student Health Insurance Plan before class registration.
Create a JCB Student Account and log in to access important plan information and enroll in the plan.
YOUR GEO BLUE MEDICAL ID CARD WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE INSURANCE START DATE, OR 3 WEEKS AFTER ENROLLMENT, WHICHEVER IS LATER.
Plan Information
Get your GeoBlue ID Card
ID cards are electronic only! You will receive an email from GeoBlue at the start of each semester notifying you to download your ID card.
You may also set up an account at www.geobluestudents.com to access your ID card any time. It is important to have your GeoBlue ID card with you whenever you receive medical care.
Contact GeoBlue for further assistance:
Inside the U.S. call 1-800-257-4823
Outisde the U.S. call +1-610-263-2847
Geo Blue Find a Provider
- Visit www.geobluestudents.com
- Register, or if you have already registered, login
- Choose US Provider Finder on Member HUB
- Launch the Blue National Doctor and Hospital Finder
- Enter your local City and State
- Enter the first 3 digits on your ID card (i.e.: QHS)
- Search for providers by name or specialty
- Family Practice, General Practice and Internal Medicine options will act as your primary care physicians
- Specialists are focused on specific medical conditions
- Urgent Care providers can see you for urgent needs that are not life threatening in nature
- Hospital Emergency Rooms are for life threatening illness or injury
Dependent Insurance
Dependent insurance is not available on the Fresno State sponsored plan.
You may search online to find several insurance options or you can find a few by Clicking Here.
Purchase coverage for your dependents online at your own risk. JCB and CSUN maintain no association with or responsibility for, any Non-Fresno State plans purchased and will not provide enrollment and or support associated with any Non-Fresno State plans.
Student Health and Counseling Center
Your campus health center is a great place to go for non-urgent medical services and prescriptions. The Health Center can treat many conditions or refer you to an off-campus doctor or specialist, if necessary. Contact them for more information about your Student health & counseling center:
http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/health/
(559) 278-2734
International Student Services and Programs
The International Student Services and Programs Office leads Fresno State’s efforts in recruiting international students and supporting them throughout their career at Fresno State by providing support with international admissions, transfer credit evaluation, immigration advising, advocacy, and programming support. Visit the ISSP Page by clicking here: http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/issp/
Download the GeoBlue app
Download GeoBlue app from the Apple or Google Play app stores to put your plan in the palm of your hand:
• Display an electronic ID card
• Locate Blue Cross and Blue Shield providers and hospitals within the U.S.
• Arrange direct payment to your provider
• Access global health and safety tools including translations, drug equivalents, news, and safety information
• Submit and track claims You can also register online at www.geobluestudents.com
Questions on benefits, medical bills or claims?
When you need off campus care, you should visit a PPO doctor in the Blue Cross Blue Shield network which will cost less. To find a Blue Cross Blue Shield doctor:
1. Call (844) 268-2686 or go to www.geobluestudents.com
Outside the U.S. call +1.610.263.2847
2. Select “Find a provider.”
3. Enter your member ID or choose Blue Card PPO Basic
4. Search by name, specialty, procedure
5. Enter your ZIP code for location and press “GO.”
* If you have a life-threatening emergency, go to the Emergency Room or call 911. The Emergency Room usually sees the most urgent patients first. If it is urgent but not life threatening, you can go to an urgent care center which will usually cost you less money.
Telehealth
Members have anytime access to remotely delivered care through Global TeleMD™, a new smartphone app—at no additional cost— which provides confidential access to international doctors by telephone or video call. Features include:
• Global network of doctors
• Medical guidance and consultations (for non-medical emergencies)
• Same-day virtual appointments, available 24/7
• Multiple language options
• Consultation notes sent directly to your phone • Prescriptions and referral letters (subject to local regulation)
Contact Us
For questions regarding Eligibility and Enrollment, call Gallagher Student Health at 559-490-3661 or email us at GGB.JCB.Studentservices@ajg.com
Dental Savings Program
Students enrolled in the school's Student Health Insurance Plan have access to a discount dental program that is available through UNI-CARE. This is not a dental insurance plan; there is no waiting period. The UNI-CARE savings program provides you with a wide range of dental discount services. Savings vary but can be as high as 50% depending on the type of service received.
How to Save:
- To find a participating provider go to findbestbenefits.com/student, choose Dental, and enter your zip code
- Give the dental network name (UNI-CARE) to your provider when making an appointment
- Download your membership card and present it to the provider prior to treatment to ensure proper discount is applied
- Payment is due at time of service
View Flyer for more information
Vision Savings Program
Students enrolled in the school’s Student Health Insurance Plan have access to a discount vision program that is available through Coast to Coast Vision. This is not a vision insurance plan; there is no waiting period.
Coast to Coast’s network has over 20,000 independent providers and retail stores nationwide, including For Eyes Optical, Lens Crafters, Pearle Vision, Target Optical, JC Penney Optical and Visionworks locations. Students save 10% to 60% off eyeglasses, contact lenses and other retail eyewear items, as well as 10% to 30% off eye examinations at any participating Coast to Coast Vision provider and 40% to 50% off the national average on LASIK.
How to Save:
- To find a participating provider go to findbestbenefits.com/student, choose Coast to Coast Vision, and enter your zip code
- Give the vision network name (Coast to Coast Vision) to your provider when making an appointment
- Download your membership card and present it to the provider prior to treatment to ensure proper discount is applied
- Payment is due at time of service
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SilverCloud Health
If you are enrolled in your school's Student Health Insurance Plan, you will have access to SilverCloud Health. SilverCloud offers online, self-guided programs designed for young adults to address anxiety, depression, stress, resilience, or insomnia. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles, these self-guided programs are available any time, on any device.
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