Many people ask us, what is major medical insurance? Simply defined, major medical insurance is designed to cover you in case you need medical care due to severe or prolonged illness or injury. It is an important consideration especially if you will be an international student overseas in a foreign environment. While medical expenses may […]
Insurance Explained Category
Blog posts that explain insurance terminology and features.
Major Medical Insurance for International Students
June 6th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelWhat’s the difference between insurance deductible, coinsurance, and copay?
June 4th, 2011 by ahoontrakulMany people are confused about the differences between an insurance deductible, co-pay, and coinsurance. What are they and how do they differ from each other? In short, all three represent the portion of the medical bill that you are responsible for in case you get sick or injured – otherwise known as out-of-pocket expenses. However, […]
New Atlas International Travel Medical Insurance Online Application
May 20th, 2011 by ahoontrakulYesterday we launched our new Atlas Plan online free quoting/application tool. The new tool has a new design and a few improvements, so I will be going over the steps to completing this application. The first step of the application is to get a free quote for your Atlas Travel Medical Insurance Plan. The first […]
Australia Student Visa Requirements Eased
April 11th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelYou may remember from our initial report back in September that enrollment of international students in Australia were dropping. The most staggering statistic was that international students from India, making up 20% of the total number of international students, dropped by over half compared to the year before. As of April 2nd, the Australian government […]
Atlas Travel Extra Assistance Services
March 11th, 2011 by ahoontrakulWhether you’re just vacationing or studying abroad, having a good medical insurance is important. The Atlas Travel Medical plan provides comprehensive coverage in case you become sick or injured due to an accident while you are abroad. Many people know that the plan would cover your doctor visits, hospitalization, prescription medications, and evacuation, but most […]
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Student Health Insurance
March 7th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelCurricular Practical Training, also referred to as CPT, is popular for international students on a F-1 visa. CPT status allows international students to gain temporary employment as long as the position is related to their academic studies and that students can earn credit at their college or university. In order to do CPT as an […]
Health Insurance for OPT
February 22nd, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelAre you an international student planning to continue on Optional Practical Training (OPT) once you graduate? As we approach the end of the semester, many international students will turn their experience of studying in the United States into an opportunity of meaningful and practical work experience. As you approach the end of your studies, you […]
Political Emergency Evacuation Insurance
February 4th, 2011 by ahoontrakulAfter the recent political unrest in Egypt and Tunisia, we thought it would be important to mention political evacuation insurance plans. Political turmoil in a country can cause problems for many people around the worlds not just for those living in the country. What if you are in a foreign country traveling or studying abroad […]
Educational Programs in Cuba Now Available to US Citizens
January 25th, 2011 by International-Student-InsuranceDating back to the 1960’s, US citizens have been restricted from traveling to Cuba due to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations. Since the US President, Barak Obama took office, he promised that these restrictions would be reduced. Many educational programs and tourism agencies were preparing themselves strategically in hopes that they would be ready when […]
Emergency Medical Evacuation
December 13th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceWhen purchasing a travel insurance policy, you will want to be sure that your insurance plan has emergency medical evacuation included. What is emergency medical evacuation? When you have an emergency overseas, depending on where you are located there may not be proper facilities and care to treat your illness or injury. In these cases, […]
