This is a question that we are continually being asked, and especially as we head into August – its something we hear more and more often. For schools in the USA, they will require all students to obtain or purchase some form of coverage before they will let you enroll in classes – and you […]
International Students in the USA Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues of importance for international students studying in the USA.
How Can I Meet My Schools Insurance Requirements in the USA?
July 27th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceStudent Secure – now offering enhanced destination pricing
April 3rd, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceThis increasingly popular international student plan is now available with US coverage or without US coverage. This makes the plan much more affordable for those students that will not need US coverage. For example, non-US citizens wishing to study in other countries (like Finland) can now exclude the US in coverage. The Student Secure plan […]
Student Insurance Waiver Form
January 8th, 2008 by International-Student-InsuranceIf you want to save yourself some money and do not want to purchase your schools international student health insurance plan, then you are at the right place. The Student Secure will meet and exceed most school insurance requirements and is generally much more affordable starting at just $33/ month for US Citizens studying abroad […]
How does the deductible on your insurance plan affect you?
November 26th, 2007 by International-Student-InsuranceAlmost all health insurance plans have a deductible or co-payments. A deductible is the amount the insured (you) must pay before the insurance company will pay towards your expenses. And a co-payment is the amount that you also must pay out of your own pocket; although a co-payment is typically a per service fee or […]
What is the difference between the budget level and select level of the Student Secure plan?
August 22nd, 2007 by International-Student-InsuranceThis is one of the most popular questions we receive. The Student Secure plan, which is particularly designed for F1 visa holders or full-time international and study abroad students, has two levels: budget and select. The budget level provides up to $250,000 worth of coverage and the select level provides up to $300,000 worth of […]
Updated Student Secure Plan – 6 Month Pre-X
July 23rd, 2007 by International-Student-InsuranceMany universities or colleges in the U.S. require international students to purchase health insurance, in fact most schools require you to purchase their plan. For many schools though, there is a waiver process in which you can waive out of the group plan and this will allow you to purchase a similar plan which can […]
School Waiver Requirements
July 9th, 2007 by International-Student-InsuranceAs the new school year starts, make an educated decision by choosing one of the most comprehensive international student health insurance plans available in the Student Secure plan from InternationalStudentInsurance.com. This plan provides: – Monthly Payment Options – Hospitalization Services – Doctors Office Visits – Prescription Drug Coverage – Maternity and Mental Health – Medical […]
Easy Monthly Payment Options!
June 6th, 2007 by International-Student-InsuranceAs of June 1st 2007, our flagship international student health insurance plan, the Student Secure, now offer easy monthly payment options for students. The Student Secure has always been a renewable insurance plan, so you can purchase a set number of months and then simply renew – however for students that need to show proof […]
Student Insurance Comparison
May 16th, 2007 by International-Student-InsuranceA question that we are always asked at International Student Insurance is how to compare the various plans and options that are available. For most students there are a number of plans that are available – and those plans will offer varying benefits and have varying costs. So to make things easier, we have developed […]
J1 Visa Insurance Requirements
February 27th, 2007 by International-Student-InsuranceIf you are a J1 visa holder, or if you are applying for a J1 visa, you must have an insurance plan that will meet certain visa requirements. This post will identify the J1 visa requirements, guide you to insurance plans that meet those requirements, and hopefully save you some time and money. The insurance […]
