Once you have an insurance policy with International Student Insurance (whether it is the Student Secure plan, the Atlas plan, or the Citizen Secure plan), you can rest assured that you are protected in the event that you get sick or have an accident while traveling or studying abroad. Whether you go to the doctor […]
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How Insurance Works
June 17th, 2011 by ahoontrakulWhat deductible to pick when buying health insurance
June 11th, 2011 by ahoontrakulWhen purchasing a medical insurance plan, many times you will have the option of choosing what deductible you want to have on your plan. Many people often ask me when buying health insurance “what deductible I should pick?” The answer will depend on your own personal situation. But first, you need to have a better […]
What’s the difference between insurance deductible, coinsurance, and copay?
June 4th, 2011 by ahoontrakulMany people are confused about the differences between an insurance deductible, co-pay, and coinsurance. What are they and how do they differ from each other? In short, all three represent the portion of the medical bill that you are responsible for in case you get sick or injured – otherwise known as out-of-pocket expenses. However, […]
Atlas Travel Extra Assistance Services
March 11th, 2011 by ahoontrakulWhether you’re just vacationing or studying abroad, having a good medical insurance is important. The Atlas Travel Medical plan provides comprehensive coverage in case you become sick or injured due to an accident while you are abroad. Many people know that the plan would cover your doctor visits, hospitalization, prescription medications, and evacuation, but most […]
International Provider Network
October 12th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceTraveling to a foreign country can be difficult, that is why our international student insurance offers an optional network to find local doctors and hospitals. Our Student Health, Travel Medical, and Major Medical plans all use the CMN network whether you are in the US or overseas. This worldwide directory of providers gives you access […]
2010 Travel Video Contest
September 28th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceIt’s that time of year again, InternationalStudent.com is excited to announce its 5th Annual 2010 Travel Video Contest! The first place winner will receive $4,000 and there will be some great runner up prizes as well. To be eligible, students must be at least 18 years old and enrolled or planning to enroll in a […]
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
July 2nd, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceWant to keep up with all the latest news, information and interact with us on a more regular basis? If the answer is yes, or you just want to stop by and say “Hi!” then you should check out our twitter and facebook pages. We have lots of information on there, and you can interact […]
Travel Health Insurance for the World Cup
March 23rd, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceWith the world cup just under 3 months away, excitement around the world is starting to grow as teams and countries prepare for one of the largest tournaments in the world. 32 teams (and of course all their respective fans) will descend on South Africa in June when the tournament begins and this will mean […]
End of Trip Home Country Coverage
January 21st, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceInsurance can be quite a tricky subject especially when you are dealing with multiple countries. It is common for overseas travelers to find a travel insurance that will cover you outside your home country- but what about when you return home? With the vast number of international insurance plans, you need to choose a plan […]
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. […]
