It’s important to keep in mind that health insurance plans in the United States aren’t designed to cover everything and different types of insurance plans will cover different things. Ideally, an insurance plan will help cover a large portion of the bills that you incur from a doctor’s office or hospital, but there is […]
Health & Safety Abroad Category
Blog posts that deal with all matters of health and safety for international travelers and students.
How do I Know What my Plan will and Won’t Cover?
November 15th, 2017 by Sutherland BeeverThe 2017 Travel Video Contest is Now Open!
September 6th, 2017 by Sutherland BeeverThe Travel Video Contest on InternationalStudent.com is back and ready to help even more international students reach their dreams! To enter this year’s contest, all you need is a bit of ambition, the desire to travel or study abroad, some decent videotaping equipment, and the editing software of your choice. Odds are, you already have been […]
The US Healthcare Video now available in Spanish
June 1st, 2017 by Juncal CaballeroThe Healthcare System in the United States may seem confusing, but in just 7 minutes you will get a quick overview of how it works and get you ready to start your experience in the United States.
I’m Scared to Talk About My Mental Health Issues, What Can I Do?
April 17th, 2017 by Yessica PratoImagine waking up one day and not knowing why you feel tired even after a good night sleep. Suddenly, simple tasks like showering, getting ready for classes, or leaving your room seem to require an incredible amount of strength. This could be signs of a mental health condition. As an international student, many factors can […]
Medical Checklist Before You Travel to the USA
March 2nd, 2017 by Leah HammondBefore traveling to the United States, it is important to make sure you follow this health tips to prevent you from spending unnecessary huge amounts the money once in the US.
I Don’t Have Insurance, But Have Medical Bills To Pay!
August 1st, 2016 by Sutherland BeeverYou’re young. You’re healthy. And then out of nowhere, you’re faced with a medical emergency, spend some time in the hospital, and are now forced with astronomical medical bills to pay.
Terrorism Coverage Explained
December 22nd, 2015 by Sutherland BeeverWith the recent attacks in Paris, the topic of terrorism has quickly transitioned from the back burner of international news to the front page of newspapers worldwide. While the rest of the world has turned its focus to the perpetrators and the healing process following this malicious act, our team at International Student Insurance wants […]
Medical Evacuation and Repatriation: Why It Matters
October 29th, 2015 by Jennifer FrankelIt’s 2 in the morning, and you can’t breathe! You are rushed to the hospital, and they need to send you to another city to get medical treatment. What do you do? In an emergency situation like this, it’s important that you pre-plan and have an insurance plan that will cover you in case the […]
How much international insurance coverage is enough?
August 11th, 2015 by Victoria TroupeAlthough it is hard to know exactly how much coverage you are going to need, you can get a better idea by knowing what your visa requires, how expensive medical care is in your destination country, what you’ll be doing abroad, and your budget.
