When 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 […]
Insurance Explained Category
Blog posts that explain insurance terminology and features.
Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
November 16th, 2015 by Ross MasonMedical 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.
Sports Insurance for International Students
April 17th, 2015 by Victoria TroupeStudents 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 […]
What 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 […]
