Health insurance must be purchased before students can register for classes.
All Irvine Valley College international students must purchase the approved insurance plan through AcademicHealth Plans Services (SOCCCD Board Policy 5010). Other plans are not accepted. Health insurance must be purchased before registration is allowed.
For questions and assistance regarding your health insurance coverage, please visit the International Student Center. You may also visit the Health Center for questions related to health care referrals in the area.
Purchasing IVC Health Insurance
Important Notes:
*A 3% credit card usage fee will be charged in addition to the above fees
** Students can purchase the “Annual” or “Fall Only” plan to register for the fall semester. Students registering for the fall only plan will need to purchase the spring/summer plan in order to have access to spring registration.
- Insurance can be purchased by visiting https://ivc.mycare26.com/. Click on “Begin Enrollment”; then “Online Enrollment” and the “Click Here to Enroll” button. First time users will be prompted to set up an account. You must use your @ivc.edu to purchase insurance.
- Once insurance has been purchased, the International Office will receive an email of the receipt. The hold will then be lifted within 24 hours so that students can register.
- Students will be able to download their NEW Aetna electronic insurance ID card after 24 hours of purchase. Hard copies of insurance ID cards will not be mailed to students.
International Student Insurance Resources
Aetna Student Health
- Aetna is your insurance company provider. Aetna contact information is: https://www.aetnastudenthealth.com | 877-480-4161
- For Benefit and Coverage Information: Enroll/Waive | Aetna Student Health
- To get your insurance ID card: Get Your ID Card | Aetna Student Health
- To an Aetna doctor/provider: Find a Doctor, Hospital or Pharmacy | Aetna Student Health
- To file a claim or request record information: Resources and Forms | Aetna Student Health
Academic HealthPlans
- Academic HealthPlans manages our international student insurance policy.
- Academic HealthPlans contact information is: https://ivc.mycare26.com | 833-211-5710
- For enrollment: Visit https://ivc.mycare26.com