Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #50012-653-26

International Student Health Insurance for Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University is seeking bids for International Student Health Insurance to cover its international student population. - Government Buyer: - Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing - Products/Services Requested: - International Student Health Insurance plan for approximately 500 F-1 and J-1 international students and their eligible dependents - Coverage must include: - Sickness and accidental insurance - Dental and vision benefits - Medical evacuation (up to $50,000) and repatriation (up to $25,000) - Coverage for physiotherapy, mental health, pregnancy, newborn infants, and substance abuse treatment - $0 co-pay at the on-campus student health center (regardless of deductible) - Deductible not to exceed $300 per coverage year - Balance billing protections in compliance with the No Surprises Act - PPO network must include: - Northern Louisiana Medical Center (Ruston, LA) - Allegience Medical Clinic (Ruston, LA, within 10 miles of campus) - Louisiana Tech University On-campus Student Health Center - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Insurance administrator must resolve balance billing issues directly with providers - Plan must protect students from balance billing for in-network visits - Bid bond of 5% of the official bid or total annual premiums required - Coverage is mandatory for F-1 students (hard-waiver) and available for J-1 exchange visitors and dependents - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; any qualified insurance provider may bid

Description

Louisiana Tech University is soliciting sealed bids for International Student Health Insurance to provide sickness and accidental insurance coverage for international students beginning August 11, 2026. The coverage includes a Student Health Insurance Plan mandated for F-1 International Students with hard-waiver, available for J-1 Exchange Visitors and their dependents, as well as Dental and Vision Coverage for eligible students and dependents. The insurance coverage period is from August 11, 2026, to August 10, 2027, with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Minimum qualifications include a PPO network with specific local medical facilities and protection from balance billing.

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