GENERAL INFORMATION
Caltech Student Wellness Services advances the holistic well-being of students by integrating physical, mental, and social health within a culture of scientific rigor and curiosity. We provide accessible, high-quality clinical care and wellness education, and partner with students, faculty, and staff to support student health, resilience, and success at Caltech and beyond.
All enrolled students, regardless of insurance coverage, are eligible for basic medical and psychological care, crisis counseling, and occupational therapy at Student Wellness Services, through payment of the health fee.
Students who require specialty or longer-term care beyond the scope of what Student Wellness Services provides will be referred to community providers using their health insurance; costs associated with this care are the responsibility of the student.
A full description of the range of services and programs offered by Student Wellness Services can be found at wellness.caltech.edu.
Health Entrance Requirements
Matriculating and matriculated students are required to complete all health entrance requirements including immunization and tuberculosis risk screening information before arrival on campus.
Information regarding immunization requirements and the completion of the health forms are posted on the Student Wellness Services website.
Additional immunization requirements may be adopted by the Institute as necessary.
Matriculating students will receive access to the Student Health Portal to enable secure entry of all required information.
Health entrance requirements must be received in accordance with the dates and deadlines established by Student Wellness Services and set forth on the Student Wellness Services website.
Failure to meet these requirements will result in a registration hold, withdrawal from registered classes, and the inability to register for future classes until submitted health forms are complete and fully compliant with Student Wellness Services requirements.
Student Health Insurance
All students are required to have a health insurance plan. All students are eligible for services at Student Wellness Services regardless of the health insurance plan they elect. Caltech's Benefits Office oversees the Caltech Student Anthem Plan and details can be found on the Student Benefits website.
Students have the option to waive the Caltech student insurance plan during the waiver period each year, provided they show proof of adequate alternative coverage by uploading all information in the enrollment/waiver portal. If the Caltech plan has been waived, students are advised to ensure that their alternative coverage provides access to medical and mental health providers close to campus.
Students will be automatically enrolled in the Caltech plan if a waiver is not submitted. The Caltech Anthem plan provides coverage (with deductible and copay) for most hospital and surgical costs, as well as the cost of outpatient treatment for injury, illness, and psychotherapy.
Students must be enrolled in order to maintain eligibility for coverage.
Students on an approved medical leave can continue coverage for up to one year; the cost of the plan premiums will be the responsibility of the student.
Complete coverage and exclusion details can be found here: Student Benefits website.