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来华留学，医疗保险不是可选项。按教育部、外交部、公安部联合发布的规章，学校对国际学生实行全员保险制度，未按规定投保会影响录取与注册。
- 是否强制购买：是。《学校招收和培养国际学生管理办法》（教育部、外交部、公安部令第42号）第四十条规定，学校实行国际学生全员保险制度，国际学生必须按照国家有关规定和学校要求投保；对未按照规定购买保险的，应限期投保，逾期不投保的，学校不予录取；对于已在学校学习的，应予退学或不予注册。
- 保险责任范围：一般为在华期间的意外伤害与医疗保障，通常涵盖门急诊、住院医疗、意外身故或伤残等责任。具体保障项目、保额与免赔约定，以保险公司出具的保单条款为准，投保前建议逐条确认。
- 购买渠道：多数高校在新生报到注册环节统一组织投保，并提供购买咨询和服务；学生也可以自行选择符合学校要求的保险产品。教育部留学服务中心的“在华须知”中提供了留学保险信息的参考渠道，可用于了解常见保障内容。
- 费用：保险费按保障范围和保额不同而有所差异，一般每年为数百元人民币，具体金额以保险公司报价和学校通知为准，建议把保险费一并列入留学预算。
- 理赔流程：发生就医情形时，应保留护照、诊断证明、病历、医疗费发票和费用清单等材料，按保险公司的要求报案并提交理赔申请；具体所需材料、报案时限与赔付比例以保单约定为准。
- 学校统一投保的情况：新生报到注册通常包含“购买医疗保险”这一环节，由学校统一安排。是否由学校统一投保、费用如何缴纳，各校规定不同，应以录取学校寄发的通知为准。另外，按留学服务中心“在华须知”，在华学习时间超过六个月的国际学生须在华购买医疗保险，这也是学校组织投保的常见依据。
与停留期限的关系：按第42号令第四十五条，学习时间不超过180日（含）为短期学习，超过180日为长期学习。持X1签证入境的长期学习者，应当自入境之日起30日内向拟居留地公安机关出入境管理部门申请办理学习类外国人居留证件，而医疗保险通常是报到注册与办理相关手续时的必要材料之一。
其他相关义务：同一办法第二十四条规定，国际学生在学校宿舍外居住的，应当及时到居住地公安部门办理登记手续；第三十条规定，国际学生在高等学校学习期间可以参加勤工助学活动，但不得就业、经商或从事其他经营性活动；第三十九条要求国际学生入学时按照中国卫生行政部门的规定，到中国卫生检疫部门办理《外国人体格检查记录》确认手续或者进行体检。
给留学生的建议：出发前先向录取学校确认保险要求与投保方式，把保险费用列入预算；抵达后按学校安排及时完成投保，并妥善保存保单、保险卡和理赔联系方式，就医前先确认是否属于保单约定的定点医疗机构。
以上为一般性说明，具体要求与最新规定以官方发布为准。
English
Insurance for International Students in China: Mandatory and How to Arrange It
For international students in China, medical insurance is not optional. Under rules jointly issued by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security, schools operate a full-coverage insurance system for international students, and failure to insure as required can affect admission and registration.
- Is it mandatory: yes. Article 40 of the Measures for the Administration of the Recruitment and Cultivation of International Students (Order No. 42 of the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security) provides that schools operate a full-coverage insurance system for international students, and that international students must obtain insurance in accordance with relevant state regulations and school requirements. Those who fail to do so must take out insurance within a specified period; if they still fail to do so, the school will not admit them, and those already studying will be required to withdraw or will not be registered.
- Scope of cover: generally accident and medical cover during the stay in China, typically including outpatient and emergency treatment, inpatient medical care, and accidental death or disability. The specific benefits, sums insured and deductibles are governed by the policy issued by the insurer, so it is worth checking each item before buying.
- Where to buy it: most universities arrange insurance centrally during the registration process and provide related advice and services; students may also choose their own insurance products that meet the school's requirements. The "Instructions in China" page of the China Scholarship Council's Study in China service provides a reference channel for insurance information, which can help you understand the cover typically available.
- Cost: premiums vary with the scope of cover and the sum insured, and are generally a few hundred RMB per year. The exact amount is subject to the insurer's quote and the school's notice, and it is advisable to include the premium in your study budget.
- Claims process: if you receive medical treatment, keep your passport, diagnosis certificate, medical records, medical expense invoices and itemised bills, then report the case to the insurer as required and submit a claim. The exact documents, reporting deadlines and reimbursement ratios are governed by the policy.
- Where the school insures students centrally: registration for new students normally includes a step for purchasing medical insurance, arranged centrally by the school. Whether the school takes out the policy centrally and how the premium is paid differ between institutions, so refer to the notice sent by your admitting school. In addition, according to the "Instructions in China" page of the service centre, international students studying in China for more than six months must purchase medical insurance in China, which is a common basis for schools arranging cover.
Relation to length of stay: under Article 45 of Order No. 42, study of not more than 180 days (inclusive) is short-term study, while study of more than 180 days is long-term study. Long-term students entering on an X1 visa must apply to the exit-entry administration of the public security organ in the place where they intend to reside for a study-type residence permit for foreigners within 30 days of entry, and medical insurance is normally one of the documents required for registration and for these formalities.
Other related obligations: Article 24 of the same Measures provides that international students living outside school dormitories must register with the public security authorities at their place of residence without delay. Article 30 provides that international students may take part in work-study activities while studying at a higher education institution but may not take employment, engage in business or carry on other profit-making activities. Article 39 requires international students to complete the confirmation formalities for the Foreigner's Physical Examination Record with China's health and quarantine authorities, or undergo a medical examination, in accordance with the rules of China's health administration.
Advice for students: before departure, confirm the insurance requirements and the way to arrange cover with your admitting school, and include the premium in your budget. After arrival, complete the insurance arrangements as scheduled by the school and keep your policy, insurance card and claims contact details safe; before seeking treatment, check whether the hospital is one designated under your policy.
The above is general guidance only. For specific requirements and the latest rules, please refer to official announcements.
