🌴Los Angeles, California·80,000+ intl students

International Student Health Insurance in Los Angeles

USC and UCLA together enroll 24,000+ international students. University plans cost $2,500–$3,000/year. Get equivalent coverage for $32–$48/month.

University Plans vs. Tower Hill — Los AngelesSave 75–85%
UniversityIntl StudentsUniv Plan/yrTower Hill/yr
University of Southern California14,000$2,988/year$32–$48/month
UCLA10,000$2,520/year$32–$48/month
Loyola Marymount University1,200$2,160/year$32–$48/month
California Institute of Technology900$3,100/year$32–$48/month
Pepperdine University1,400$2,160/year$32–$48/month
Typical Savings vs. University PlanUp to 85% less

Why Los Angeles International Students Need Private Insurance

USC enrolls more international students than any other US university campus in Los Angeles — around 14,000. The Greater LA area's diverse international student community spans USC's University Village, Westwood (UCLA), and neighborhoods across the city.

80,000+
Total intl students
$3,900
Avg ER visit cost
$32–$48/month
Tower Hill plan/mo

Los Angeles's Top Hospitals — In Your Network

USC students cluster near University Park and Expo Park. UCLA students are in Westwood and West Los Angeles. The LA Metro network is expanding but cars/rideshares are still common for hospital access. Most students are within 20–30 minutes of Cedars-Sinai or Keck USC Medical Center.

🏥Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
🏥UCLA Medical Center
🏥USC Keck Medicine
🏥Huntington Hospital
🏥Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey
Average hospital stay in Los Angeles: $3,600/day. With a US PPO plan, you pay only your deductible/copay — not the full billed rate.

How to Waive Your Los Angeles University Health Plan

1
Get a quote & purchase
Choose a plan through Tower Hill. Takes 5 minutes online.
2
Request your waiver letter
Email us at support@towerhillcorp.com with your university name and waiver form. We respond within 1 business day.
3
Submit before the deadline
Upload your insurance certificate and waiver letter through your university's health portal. Deadlines are typically 2–4 weeks after enrollment.
4
Save $1,000–$3,000/year
Your university fee is reversed. You keep comprehensive coverage at a fraction of the cost.

Plans for International Students in Los Angeles

All plans include US PPO network access and are accepted as health insurance waivers at Los Angeles-area universities.

⭐ Top Pick for Los Angeles International Students
Most University-Accepted
IMG Global
Student Health Advantage
~$35/month

Accepted as a health insurance waiver at 500+ US universities. US PPO network, mental health, preventive care, and prescription drugs.

F-1 & J-1 visa compliant
US PPO network
Mental health & counseling
Preventive care & vaccines
Prescription drug coverage
University waiver-ready
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Best Price-to-Coverage
WorldTrips
Atlas America Student
~$30/month

Strong US network, competitive pricing. Popular among students who want comprehensive coverage without paying top dollar.

US PPO network access
Emergency medical
Mental health benefits
Telemedicine included
Sports & activities covered
Semester or annual
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Most Affordable
Trawick International
Safe Travels USA Student
~$25/month

Lowest-cost plan that meets most university waiver minimums. Ideal for budget-focused students needing compliance.

F-1 compliant
Emergency medical
Emergency evacuation
Repatriation of remains
Acute onset pre-existing
No deductible option
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