Independently Purchasing Health Insurance

While some TAU International programs have health insurance included in the tuition payment, please note that this is not the case for all programs.

Those of you who are not provided health insurance by Lowy International, are required to purchase health insurance independently.

Please also note that a valid medical insurance policy is mandatory for receiving a student visa.

While there are many health insurance providers in Israel, and we encourage you to do your own market research, we can suggest a few companies that we know to provide services in English:

 Harel Yedidim Insurance Agency (Clalit Healthcare Provider)

This agency works directly with Harel Insurance Company and the healthcare provider is Kupat Holim Clalit.

You are welcome to find more information on their website.

Their Prestige Plan allows for continual coverage for the duration of your time in Israel and it is recommended for those staying longer than one year.

There is also a Clalit clinic right on TAU’s campus (near the Sourasky Library).

Contact information for Yedidim:

• Email: y_health@yedidim.co.il
• Website: www.yedidim-health.co.il
• Telephone: +972-3-6386216
• Hours: Sun-Thurs, 08.00–15.30

 PassportCard Insurance Agency (Clalit Healthcare Provider)

This insurance company works with the healthcare provider Kupat Holim Clalit. There is a Clalit clinic right on TAU’s campus (near the Sourasky Library).

Current students are welcome to join the Lowy’s policy with PassportCard. Coverage information can be found here.

The minimum insurance period is 90 days, and we offer set dates:

1. Full academic year: End date is September 30, 2026
2. First half of the academic year: End date is March 31, 2026
3. Second half of the academic year: April 1, 2026–September 30, 2026
4. Other periods are possible, with a minimum duration of 3 months/ 90 days.

Fees: 

• For students under the age of 40, the approximate cost is 3.4$ per day;
• For student over the age of 41, the approximate cost is 3.8$ per day

Payment is to be made to the Lowy International School.

If you wish to join the PassportCard policy through the Lowy International School, please fill in this form and we will reach out with further instructions.

 Menora Mivtahim Insurance Company (Leumit Healthcare Provider)

This insurance company works with the healthcare provider Kupat Holim Leumit. The cost is approximately $3.5 per day.

The closest Leumit clinic is about 25 minutes walking distance or 15 minutes by bus from the TAU campus.

Contact information for Menora:

• Email: Sagit sagit@offek.org, Adi Adi@offek.org
• Telephone: +972 (0)73-3678418/ 9 or +972-(0)52-801-0884

 Disclaimers

• The Lowy International School is not responsible for healthcare services provided by any of the above companies.
• Please note that insurance companies do not cover pre-existing conditions.
• The policies of the above-mentioned companies cover COVID-19 treatment.
• There are many more health insurance companies in Israel that offer services in English. The ones listed above are those we know to provide health insurance for students in Israel, but you are welcome to do your own research and choose the option that best suits your needs.