Student Medical Plan
Coverage that fits your needs on and off campus.
This plan, provided by Anthem Student Advantage (ASA), is designed specifically for Caltech students and covers all types of medical and mental healthcare – routine, urgent, and emergency – while you are on campus, at home, and even while traveling abroad.
What to Know
- You can receive care from the best local doctors near campus, as well as a large national network of top-quality doctors.
- You may receive care from any doctor or hospital, but the plan pays more – and you pay less – when you use Anthem Student Advantage (ASA) PPO Providers.
- When you go to an ASA doctor for a routine office visit, you pay a copay. Any extra care, such as lab work or X-rays, is subject to the plan’s deductible and coinsurance.
- When you use ASA pharmacies, you will be charged the lesser of the drug cost or set flat copays.
- Access the Prescription Drug List via the ASA website to ensure you are referencing the most current version or contact the Anthem Concierge.
- Your plan features an annual deductible (per person). After you reach the deductible, you will be responsible for a percentage of the cost (called coinsurance).
- Once your costs reach the annual out-of-pocket maximum, the plan plays 100% for eligible services the rest of the policy year.
- Through LiveHealth Online, you can connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor 24/7, 365 days a year via your phone, tablet, or computer, usually within an hour at no cost to you if you are enrolled in a Caltech student medical plan.
- Regardless of whether or not you choose to elect Caltech medical coverage, you have access to Student Wellness Services for medical support and counseling services on campus.
- Medical services include preventive care, primary care, allergy shots, athletic physicals, travel consultations, and sexual and reproductive health services. Medical care provided at the health center is free.
- Counseling services offer individual therapy, couples therapy, as well as group therapy and workshops. For therapy sessions, you have the choice of meeting in-person or over a HIPPA-compliant Zoom platform. There is no charge to students for services provided by the Center or for office visits with our consulting psychiatrist, when the referral is made by a Counseling Services provider.
- For additional care needs, you may be referred to an off-campus provider.
- For emergencies or after-hours urgent care, you’ll also need to seek care off campus.
- Nearest Emergency Room:
- Huntington Memorial Hospital
100 W. California Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91125
Phone: (626) 397-5111
- Huntington Memorial Hospital
- Medical Emergency: On campus – dial 5000; off campus dial 911.
- Psychological Emergencies: Call Counseling Services at (626) 395-8331; after hours, call this number and press “2” to be connected.
- Nearest Urgent Care Locations:
- Advanced Urgent Care
797 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 304-0404
Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Weekends: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - Exer Urgent Care
3160 E. Del Mar Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone: (626) 270-2400
Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Weekends: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Advanced Urgent Care
- Nearest Emergency Room:
If you’re enrolled in the Caltech student medical plan, you (and your enrolled dependents) have access to medical coverage and emergency travel services when you are outside the U.S for work, study, or vacation.
- If you are planning to travel abroad, review the and share it with your traveling companions. Be sure to take your ASA medical plan ID card with you by downloading the Sydney Health App or downloading a copy from the Anthem CA website.
- For additional information, call the insurance company at (833) 332-0797.
Student Medical Plan Provider: Anthem Student Advantage
Anthem Student Advantage (ASA) is Caltech’s student medical plan provider. Set up an account to access your member ID card, use the find care tool, look up your benefits, visit a doctor virtually, and talk with a student support specialist by chat or call.
Website: https://studentca.anthem.com/student/schools/caltech studentca.anthem.com/student/schools/caltech
Download the mobile app:
Phone: (833) 332-0797
Anthem Concierge
For assistance with your Anthem plan, feel free to reach out to Caltech’s Anthem Concierge.
Ruben Rodriguez
Phone: (626) 395-6628
Email: [email protected]
Student Wellness Services
Student Wellness Services is committed to supporting the health and emotional well-being of Caltech students. Services are available to all eligible enrolled Caltech students.
Health Services
Website: wellness.caltech.edu/health
Phone: (626) 395-8331, M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Counseling Services
Website: https://wellness.caltech.edu/counseling
Phone: (626) 395-8331, M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
After-hours Crisis Services (24/7): (626) 395-8331; press 2 and stay on the line
Plan Documents and Resources
For complete details, please review the plan summaries and documents and other resources.
2026-27 Student Medical: How it Works and Plan Details
Summary of Benefits
Student Medical Details – Plan Certificate
