When purchasing a travel insurance policy, you will want to be sure that your insurance plan has emergency medical evacuation included. What is emergency medical evacuation? When you have an emergency overseas, depending on where you are located there may not be proper facilities and care to treat your illness or injury. In these cases, […]
International Student Health Insurance Category
Blog posts that address health insurance for students around the world.
Emergency Medical Evacuation
December 13th, 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 […]
Gap Year Travel Insurance
November 8th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceAs the world climate becomes more interconnected globally and curiosity about the world we live in continues to expand, the trend of students taking a gap year off is becoming more popular. This concept originally started in the United Kingdom and has expanded out to many countries including Canada, Israel, New Zealand and Australia. The […]
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 […]
International Insurance for Faculty Led Programs
October 4th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceAre you preparing to organize a student group to travel overseas? Whether you are looking for a customized international travel insurance plan for a short-term or long-term program, International Student Insurance works together with faculty led programs from many schools and organizations to ensure that they are protected in case a member needs medical attention […]
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 Athletic Coverage
September 15th, 2010 by Bryanna DavisMany international students playing sports may realize that their student policy excludes coverage for athletic activities. Whether playing football or basketball, you will want to know the type of International Student Athletic Coverage coverage that is specifically included in your plan. For those who do not already have a policy, you will look at many […]
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 […]
