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Health Insurance

F-1 Student Health Insurance

All students with an F1 Visa are required to be enrolled in an accident and illness plan arranged by Wheaton College, via Cigna, effective August 1 of the current year through July 31 of the following year. You can find more information about the policy on their website. Cigna provides 24/7 student support in 170 languages. For urgent issues, call 1-800-441-2668. For additional questions about enrollment, billing please e-mail health.insurance@wheaton.edu 

Before you get sick, download the Cigna Envoy app and save your ID card. You should have received a Welcome Kit email from Cigna, which includes instructions on how to download the  Cigna Envoy app. You can use the app to access your ID card, track claims, find doctors, access telehealth services, and more!

If you are feeling ill, use this chart from Student Health Services to determine how to seek out care. In addition, please note:

  • On campus services (use links to access hours, location info): Student Health Services and Counseling Center. (Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm). 

  • After Hours / Evenings & Weekends:

    • If you are sick or get injured at night or on a weekend you can use your Cigna insurance to see a medical provider in the community.

      • Choose an in-network Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP) provider if you need to make an appointment with a medical provider at night, or on weekends. Search on the Cigna Envoy app.
        Or choose an option from below:
        Same day appointments at Duly Health and Care Glen Ellyn Immediate Care M-F 8:00-am-8:00 pm, Sat/Sun 9:00 am-4:00 pm 1-888-693-6437 Office visit copay of $20 will apply, plus 10% of the visit cost.
        Emergency Services are available 24/7 at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Emergency Department. ER copay of $100 will apply, plus 10% of the visit cost.


Bring your insurance ID card when picking up medications at the pharmacy.  Prescription medications are covered at 100% at SHS.  At local pharmacies you will pay a copay and 10% of the cost of the medication.  Copays vary (generics are the most cost effective!) Most over-the-counter medications if dispensed from SHS are covered at 100%.

Preventative dental and vision coverage is included. Dental cleanings and x-rays are covered up to $500 per year.  Restorative dental procedures are not covered.  Vision coverage includes an eye exam and $150 for glasses or contacts. Information about Dental and Vision insurance can be found on the Student Health Services webpage here.

If you are struggling with mental health, help is available! The Cigna plan covers up to 30 visits for in-person mental health services per year. In addition to counselors at Wheaton College Counseling Center and doctors and counselors in our community, you can find licensed mental health providers in the app or Cigna offers access to Headspace, a 27/7 text based coaching app

Learn what items are excluded by the plan. Not all conditions are covered.  They must be medically necessary.    Refer the plan brochure on the app for more exclusions.  Maternity/pregnancy is not included in this plan.  Contact SHS for more details.