Students participating in sports are constantly pushing their bodies to the limit and are taking on a greater risk of injury than students who are not. Sports insurance for international students becomes even more critical than ever in these cases, and finding the right insurance plan for your situation is particularly important. Not every insurance policy […]
Insurance Explained Category
Blog posts that explain insurance terminology and features.
Sports Insurance for International Students
April 17th, 2015 by Victoria TroupeWhat International Students Need to Know About Prescriptions
February 11th, 2015 by Bryanna DavisMedical costs in the United States are very expensive and prescriptions are no exception. To keep your medical costs low and your body healthy, get information on what international students need to know about prescriptions. Understand Your Health Insurance When in the US There is a wide variety of health insurance plans for international students […]
Top 5 Claim Challenges…and How To Deal With Them!
January 15th, 2015 by Jennifer FrankelNo matter where your studies or travels take you, a good insurance plan can only be evaluated by the way they process and pay claims. For the overwhelming majority of people, the sophisticated claims payment and management systems set up by international insurers work very smoothly. However, what if it isn’t as smooth as you […]
Does My International Insurance Plan Cover Ebola?
December 22nd, 2014 by Victoria TroupeTraveling always comes with inherent dangers. We usually prepare for these dangers by receiving the proper immunizations and vaccinations, taking extra precautions to stay safe, and purchasing travel insurance for unforeseen injuries or illnesses. However, when a serious medical outbreak or epidemic occurs, like the recent Ebola outbreak, travelers like us need to be aware […]
International Military Student Insurance
June 2nd, 2014 by Bryanna DavisIf you plan to come to the US to become an international military student you know that this training provides you with the experience and tools to become a future leader. However, to be an international military student you must meet a few requirements- including having adequate international student health insurance for the entire time […]
Student Health Insurance Overview Video
May 23rd, 2014 by Ross MasonAfter the huge success of our US Healthcare System Overview video from 2013, we have dived into the world of video again to create a series of videos that are geared towards helping international students learn more about our products and to understand if they are right fit for them! The first in this series […]
Top 5 Tips on How To Compare Insurance Plans
April 28th, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelFinding a health insurance plan that meets your needs and wallet isn’t easy. With so many options and difficult jargon, how is anyone suppose to figure out which plan is right for them? If you will be studying outside your home country, it’s important that you find an insurance plan that is suited to your […]
How does the ACA apply to me?
April 24th, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelIf you are an international student, you may be confused about how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act applies to you. Also known as PPACA, ACA, or ObamaCare, this legislation can be confusing, especially as much of the information out there doesn’t directly speak to international students. To help you on your way, here’s […]
Automobile Accidents and How my International Health Insurance Works
April 18th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisGetting into an automobile accident doesn’t usually work its way into daydreams about travels abroad. However, car accidents do happen- and quite frequently. Approximately 1.24 million deaths occurred worldwide in 2010 due to road traffic accidents according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While you can skip including automobile accidents into your daydreams- you do […]
Maternity Coverage for International Students
March 21st, 2014 by Victoria TroupePregnancies can occur, planned or not, and health care for it can be expensive. Most insurance plans will not cover a pregnancy if you are pregnant before your plan starts – so think ahead!
