When considering your healthcare options, you first need to understand the healthcare system in the country you will be studying in. You will want to find out if there is a nationalized healthcare system and decide whether you will need to purchase private health insurance.
Insurance Explained Category
Blog posts that explain insurance terminology and features.
High School Year Abroad – Do I Need Special Coverage?
May 17th, 2016 by Ross MasonCapped Benefits: Know the Pitfalls and Dangers!
April 19th, 2016 by Jennifer FrankelWith most insurance plans, there will always be marketing materials such as brochures or a table of benefits that explains the benefits of that particular plan. While this may give you a bird’s eye view of your plan, this is NOT the official policy wording of your policy and you might be surprised to find […]
4 Tips for an Easy Insurance Waiver Process
March 21st, 2016 by Sutherland BeeverIt is common for colleges and universities in the U.S. to allow their international students to “waive” a school-sponsored health insurance plan, and instead purchase a plan of their own choosing. Here we have some tips so you have a smooth insurance waiver process.
Why you Need an International Student Insurance Plan you can Renew
February 23rd, 2016 by Bryanna DavisIf you’re like many other international students who come to the US to study, you’ll be pursuing your degree for a few years. In turn, this also means you will need a health insurance plan that you can keep during that time. While it might initially seem like a good idea to purchase a health […]
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 […]
Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
November 16th, 2015 by Ross MasonWhen a claim has been processed by your insurance company, you will most likely receive an explanation of benefits – or for short an EOB. This document will outline to you what charges were received and reviewed by your insurance company, and what action was taken. In most cases the EOB will list out all […]
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.
Mental Health Awareness for International Students
June 19th, 2015 by Ross MasonWe all know that traveling and studying abroad can provide you with so many rewarding benefits. But, these new experiences can also affect you in other ways, and in some cases in negative ways. Some of things that could be affecting you are: Felling helpless or hopeless Feeling sad and lonely Having mood swings Low Energy […]
Dependent Health Insurance for J2 and F2
May 13th, 2015 by Jennifer FrankelIf your school is not offering an insurance plan for dependents, or if the plan is out of your price range, then you can purchase an individual insurance plan for your family instead.
