From May 27 to May 31, our office will be closed.  May 27, Tulane University is closed in observance of Memorial Day.  May 28- May 31, the entire OISS team will be attending the NAFSA Annual Conference.  As the most important annual event for international educators, this conference will provide our team with vital updates and ideas that will help us to better serve our international community.  As a bonus, we’re using this opportunity to update the carpet at 6901 Willow. 

If you have any timely requests, such as an OPT, CPT, or Academic Training application or a program extension, please be sure to get complete application to your OISS advisor no later than Friday, May 17 to allow for 3 to 5 business days for processing.  If not, we may not be able to complete your request before the conference. 

During this time, we’ll be monitoring our email for true immigration emergencies, but please be sure to expect a delay in our response.  We’ll still be there if you really need us. 

Thank you for your cooperation,

The OISS Team

Alternate Insurance Option for Non-Degree J-1 Students and Scholars

GeoBlue® Plan

GeoBlue is an alternate university-sponsored health insurance plan available to non-degree J-1 students and scholars. This insurance exceeds the federal J exchange visitor requirements. Please note that its coverage level is lower than the coverage of the Tulane-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan (T-SHIP).  If you choose the GeoBlue insurance plan, you will be required to pay the cost of enrollment which will be put on your Tulane university feebill. The University does not receive any benefits for enrolling students in GeoBlue.

Important Notes

  • While the GeoBlue insurance can be used for services and medications in the Campus Health Center, there is not a specialist on staff who can refer you to doctors in the New Orleans community. 
  • GeoBlue insurance does not cover the cost of immunizations. If you will need to get immunizations in the United States, you should consider opting for the T-SHIP.
  • Get the GeoBlue Mobile App to Get Your ID Card and Access Benefits

2023- 2024 GeoBlue Premium

Fall 2023 (August 1-December 31): $892.25

* If you begin your program before August, your insurance will be prorated for the additional days.

 

Spring 2024 (January 1- May 31): Approximately $892.25

 

Student Member Guide

 

Insurance Certificate

 

 

 

 

GeoBlue is the trade name of Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC (Worldwide Services Insurance Agency, LLC in California and New York), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. GeoBlue is the administrator of coverage provided under insurance policies issued in the District of Columbia by 4 Ever Life International Limited, Bermuda, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.