Posted on Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 9:00 am

Are you an international student at the University of Florida that would like to have an extra $120 in your pocket? This amount might not sound like a lot, but with the rise in gas prices, spring break bills to pay off and a new semester right around the corner, $120 could boost many students’ bank accounts.

Having this extra money is possible, simply by exploring your international student health insurance options for the University of Florida. The University of Florida offers its international students an insurance plan that students can either accept, or they can waive out of after purchasing comparable coverage that will meet the school’s insurance requirements. However, having health insurance in the US is not just about meeting a school’s requirement. Because of high health care costs in the US it is important to have health insurance that will meet your needs. Since not all coverage is created equal, knowing what you are paying for by researching what your prospective plan includes and excludes can save a lot of headaches later on.

After comparing the coverage of plans to find student health insurance for the University of Florida, you will also want to compare costs. The University of Florida’s annual student insurance plan through the school costs $1,311 for an international student aged 24 or younger.

The Student Secure 6 month pre-ex plan meets and exceeds the University of Florida’s insurance verification waiver form and costs $1,188 annually for international students younger than 25.

University of Florida Insurance Plan: $1,311 per year

Student Secure Insurance Plan: $1,188 per year

Your savings: $123 per year!

For more information on Student Health Insurance for the University of Florida you can contact one of our licensed agents today. After your plan is purchased we can approve your University of Florida verification form.

*The University of Florida’s insurance cost is based on the available 2011/2012 information.

Posted by Bryanna Davis

Bryanna joined International Student Insurance in 2011 after returning to the United States from teaching English in China. Her interest in international education, sparked initially by her own study abroad experience in Wales, led her to the company. Bryanna is originally from Missouri and is a graduate from the University of Central Missouri.