Your 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 […]
Insurance Explained Category
Blog posts that explain insurance terminology and features.
Top 5 Benefits of Going In-Network
August 12th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelCrushing 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 […]
International Student Insurance Introduced a New Online Application
November 17th, 2012 by ahoontrakulIf you are a student traveling abroad who is in need of a travel medical insurance plan, you may already know that International Student Insurance offers a popular option that provides excellent coverage at a great price – the Atlas Travel plan. Recently we have made the entire online application process even better by introducing […]
How to Renew or Extend your Student Secure Plan
August 25th, 2012 by ahoontrakulIf you are an international student, there is a high likelihood that you will be studying for more than just one year. Our Student Secure plan for international student is a great option if you plan to study outside your home country. If you already have our plan and find that you need additional coverage, […]
How to Find a Doctor to go to as an International Student
July 28th, 2012 by ahoontrakulIf you are an international student in the US and have either our Student Secure or our Atlas Travel Medical plan with us, you know that you are covered if you ever get sick or injured while in the United States. However, you may wonder how to find a doctor to go to in case […]
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit
May 25th, 2012 by Bryanna DavisInjuries and illnesses are usually not planned occurrences which is why many individuals purchase insurance. Although it might seem hard to prepare for the worst, often, it is a relief to the individual in the aftermath when they have come prepared to an unplanned situation. If you are looking for an international health insurance plan […]
