Plans that meet the requirements of
University of California Santa Barbara
ISO Care Elite for University of CA system
$162 per month
- Annual maximum Unlimited
- Annual deductible in-network $40
- Coinsurance in-network 90%
- Maximum out-of-pocket - $6,350
- Copay Student Health Center - $0
- Pre-existing conditions - Covered
- Preventive care - 100% in-network
- Medical evacuation - $100,000
- Repatriation of remains - $50,000
- Provider network - Aetna PPO
ISO Care for University of CA system
$118 per month
- Annual maximum Unlimited
- Annual deductible $500
- Coinsurance in-network 80%
- Maximum out-of-pocket - $6,350
- Copay Student Health Center - $0
- Pre-existing conditions - Covered
- Preventive care - 100% in-network
- Medical evacuation - $100,000
- Repatriation of remains - $50,000
- Provider network - Aetna PPO
ISO Share for University of CA system
$98 per month
- Annual maximum Unlimited
- Annual deductible $1,250
- Coinsurance in-network 80%
- Maximum out-of-pocket - $6,350
- Copay Student Health Center - $0
- Pre-existing conditions - Covered
- Preventive care - 100% in-network
- Medical evacuation - $100,000
- Repatriation of remains - $50,000
- Provider network - Aetna PPO
Insurance Designed For UCSB Students
F-1 and J-1 students at UC Santa Barbara are required to maintain qualifying health insurance. ISO provides affordable plans designed to meet UCSB waiver standards, helping international students stay compliant on California’s Central Coast.
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Frequently Asked Questions for University of California Santa Barbara
Yes! ISO insurance plans are designed to meet the University of California waiver criteria and our plans are pre-approved by the UC President's office. After enrolling in an ISO plan, you can submit a waiver to opt out of the school health insurance plan
ISO’s plans are tailored for international students only, offering the essential coverage required by the University of California at most affordable rates. While the UC-Santa Barbara student plan costs over $3,700 annually, enrolling with ISO can save you up to $2,400 a year.
No - ISO plans offer flexible enrollment options, ranging from 5 to 12 months. With this, you can purchase specifically for your unique program dates.
Yes - the plans above do provide coverage for J1 students actively attending classes at UCSB. These plans (Care and Care Elite) are designed to meet and exceed the U.S. Department of State's insurance requirements for J visa holders.
Yes, you can! ISO plans offer in-network benefits for services at your school's student health center.
After you purchase, you will automatically have access to your insurance ID card, confirmation letter, and payment receipt. This will be emailed to you and will also be available for download through your ISO account.