Curricular 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 […]
Insurance Explained Category
Blog posts that explain insurance terminology and features.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Student Health Insurance
March 7th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelHealth 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, […]
End of Trip Home Country Coverage
January 21st, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceInsurance can be quite a tricky subject especially when you are dealing with multiple countries. It is common for overseas travelers to find a travel insurance that will cover you outside your home country- but what about when you return home? With the vast number of international insurance plans, you need to choose a plan […]
Incidental Home Country Coverage
October 9th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceDo you plan on traveling abroad? Are you looking for an international travel insurance plan that will also cover you when you return home? This is a dilemma many travelers face when they no longer have health insurance in their country of origin. In this case, it is important to know your travel insurance plan […]
The importance of health insurance for international students
September 21st, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceHealth insurance is not only a smart idea for international students to have but it can protect you from financial burden if an unexpected illness/injury should happen. Most students are young and healthy and will rarely have medical issues. However, it’s a smart idea to have a comprehensive medical plan in place to protect you. […]
Student Secure
June 22nd, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceAre you planning to study in the USA, or anywhere else in the world? Then most likely you will be looking for a health insurance plan that provides coverage your school and government agencies (for visa applications) will accept? Then look no further as International Student Insurance provides you with the Student Secure plan, designed […]
Atlas America – Atlas International
June 5th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceThe Atlas Travel Medical Insurance plan provides international travel health insurance coverage to those who are traveling outside of your home country. Available in 2 plans which include: – Atlas International – coverage anywhere OUTSIDE of the USA – Atlas America – coverage INSIDE the USA The Atlas America and Atlas International plans offer coverage […]
