Having medical insurance in the US is crucial to protect you from high expenses associated with healthcare in the US. Insurance pays a portion of your medical expenses for you. Contrary to popular belief, having medical insurance in the US does not mean that you won’t have to pay anything towards your medical expenses. The […]
Insurance Explained Category
Blog posts that explain insurance terminology and features.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses – What Are They?
January 31st, 2014 by Victoria TroupeExclusions That Can Bite Your Butt!
September 20th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelMany international student assume that if they have health insurance, their health care costs are either fully covered or at least a good portion of their medical bills will be paid. Unfortunately, this is not always the case where plans have “exclusions” which tell you what isn’t covered under the health insurance policy. A health […]
Step-by-Step Guide: How Do I Submit an Insurance Claim?
September 9th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelNo matter whether you’ve paid for your charges to your medical bills up front or if the insurance company will pay your doctor or hospital directly, you will need to submit an insurance claim form to the insurance company. This insurance claim form informs the insurance company about the situation, what medical treatment you have […]
Why Does Insurance Matter to Me?
August 17th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelAs an international student studying in the United States, your US school most likely requires that you present proof of adequate health insurance coverage before you are allowed to enroll in your classes. While dealing with all the worry and stress that comes with choosing a health insurance plan, you may be wondering, “ Why […]
Top 5 Benefits of Going In-Network
August 12th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelYour insurance plan contracts with a number of doctors, specialists, hospitals, labs, radiology facilities, and pharmacies. These providers make up your network, and can sometimes be known as your insurance provider network or PPO network. It is generally best to seek care within your network and there are several benefits of going in-network for health […]
Crushing Student Insurance Myths
August 5th, 2013 by ahoontrakul“So if it wasn’t confusing enough that I’m moving to an entirely different country to study, learn a new culture and make a new set of friends all over again – I have to figure out their insurance/ health system too?” Ok, so this may not be exactly what international students in the US are […]
What is Student Insurance?
June 14th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisPursuing a higher education abroad allows individuals to not only gain insight into concepts of the educational world that may have never otherwise never been conceived, but to also experience the everyday unknown. For many, it’s the chance to live away from home, develop new relationships and discover what path in life they want to […]
How to Evaluate International Student Insurance Plans
May 24th, 2013 by Ross MasonWith the summer travel season coming up, and with the new school year just a few months away, many students will be busily getting everything ready for their adventure abroad. In some cases your school will offer international insurance coverage, however in some cases this may not fit your needs or you may want to […]
