The Japanese health care system is much different than in the United States. These differences can be especially startling for Japanese international students who come to the United States unprepared. First, let’s talk about the differences in health care. The health care system in Japan has what is called universal health care. For Japan, this […]
International Students in the USA Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues of importance for international students studying in the USA.
Japanese International Student Insurance
December 23rd, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceTaiwan International Student Insurance
December 7th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceTaiwan is one of the top 5 nations sending international students overseas to the United States. With roughly 27,000 international students, it is important to arrive prepared. One of the major differences that students may experience is the different health care system. In Taiwan, the current health care system is known as the National Health […]
International Student Enrollment 2010
December 2nd, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceDuring International Education Week, new statistics were published to track the trends of international students studying in the United States. According to the Open Doors Report 2010, international student enrollment increased 3% over last year, a new record high of 690,923 international students. The growth of international student enrollment was primarily fueled by Chinese students […]
Korean International Student Insurance
September 22nd, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceAs an international student in the United States, it is highly recommended that you purchase an insurance plan while overseas. The US health care system is quite different compared to South Korea’s National Health Insurance program where health insurance is mandatory and the fees and treatment are standardized by the government. Unlike South Korea, the […]
International Student Insurance for the New School Year
August 24th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceAs the school season begins you will want to make sure that you are adequately covered in case the unexpected happens. International student health insurance is important to have in place in the event that you need to seek treatment at the doctor or hospital. In many countries, the health system may be structured differently […]
Student Secure Smart
August 3rd, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceInternational Student Insurance is proud to introduce the third level of the Student Secure – the Student Secure Smart plan. This plan was designed with the international student in mind, particularly for those looking for an economical medical insurance. The Student Secure Smart features the following: $200,000 maximum coverage Hospitalization and doctor visits Repatriation Prescription […]
Seguro Medico Para Estudiantes Internacionales
July 26th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceSi usted es un estudiante internacional planeando a estudiar en otro país, es importante a saber sobre su sistema de salud. Por ejemplo, el sistema de salud en los Estados Unidos es privada y puede ser muy caro si no tenga un seguro medico. Para darse un ejemplo, una visita al hospital puede costar $2,500 […]
Your School Insurance Requirements
June 24th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceAs the school season approaches, it is that time of year where you are beginning to receive information about your school’s insurance plan. Every school has their own insurance requirements and it may be difficult to stay up to date with this information. To help you, we have developed a school requirement resource that will […]
The importance of health insurance for international students
September 21st, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceHealth insurance is not only a smart idea for international students to have but it can protect you from financial burden if an unexpected illness/injury should happen. Most students are young and healthy and will rarely have medical issues. However, it’s a smart idea to have a comprehensive medical plan in place to protect you. […]
