The Hebrew University of Jerusalem requires all students, postdoctoral fellows and visiting researchers to be covered by adequate health insurance for the duration of their stay in Israel.

Please note that since Covid-19 Israeli embassies/consulates/visa centers now require to present proof of health insurance coverage when applying for a visa to Israel.

 

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem recommends that you purchase the local Harel-Yedidim insurance plan for HUJI students that provides extensive coverage for international students, who benefit from medical services across the country. The price for Rehovot campus students is 13.20 NIS a day.

 

How to purchase/extend Harel Yedidim health insurance:

 

B.Sc / M.Sc / PhD students, Exchange Students, Visiting Research Fellows:

Apply online for the health insurance by filling out the application form (including a health declaration and credit card details) in this link

 

Post-docs:

If your lab is paying for your health insurance, please fill out the "Health Insurance application form" (make sure to write your student number) and send it to your lab manager for him/her to submit to Ms. Talia Ashur along with the lab's budget number. Talia: int_insurance@savion.huji.ac.il 

If your lab is not paying for your health insurance and you are to pay on your own, please submit the online form in this link.

 

Important notice: Renewal of Health Insurance

The insurance company does not send a reminder for those who need to extend the insurance. The extension is on the responsibility of the student. The policy is sent to student's email by the health insurance company.

 

For questions regarding the policy, please contact Harel Yedidim office:

Tel: +972-3-6386216 or Email: Y_health@yedidim.co.il