When looking for insurance coverage as an international student in the USA, there are often a few options for you to consider. The three most common ones are outlined in our “School health insurance in the US” insurance explained article – but basically it boils down to a school mandated plan offered by your school, […]
International Student Health Insurance Category
Blog posts that address health insurance for students around the world.
School insurance plans or my own insurance – which is better?
July 14th, 2017 by Ross MasonThe US Healthcare Video now available in Spanish
June 1st, 2017 by Juncal CaballeroThe Healthcare System in the United States may seem confusing, but in just 7 minutes you will get a quick overview of how it works and get you ready to start your experience in the United States.
Medical Checklist Before You Travel to the USA
March 2nd, 2017 by Leah HammondBefore traveling to the United States, it is important to make sure you follow this health tips to prevent you from spending unnecessary huge amounts the money once in the US.
Two Insurance Plans: A Good or Bad Idea?
December 15th, 2016 by Bryanna DavisMore is always better, right? When it comes to the number of insurance plans you have, that’s not always the case. If you’re considering buying two (or more) health insurance plans here are a few things that you need to keep in mind. Why consider buying two insurance plans? A few common scenarios as to […]
Individual or Group Insurance – What is Right for My Group?
July 11th, 2016 by Jennifer FrankelMany schools and organizations come to us trying to figure out how to best manage their insurance plan. Deciding whether an individual or group insurance plan is best for your students can be difficult, and will depend on your process, how much control (and how involved) you want over the insurance, ease of administration, and […]
Capped Benefits: Know the Pitfalls and Dangers!
April 19th, 2016 by Jennifer FrankelWith most insurance plans, there will always be marketing materials such as brochures or a table of benefits that explains the benefits of that particular plan. While this may give you a bird’s eye view of your plan, this is NOT the official policy wording of your policy and you might be surprised to find […]
4 Tips for an Easy Insurance Waiver Process
March 21st, 2016 by Sutherland BeeverIt is common for colleges and universities in the U.S. to allow their international students to “waive” a school-sponsored health insurance plan, and instead purchase a plan of their own choosing. Here we have some tips so you have a smooth insurance waiver process.
Why you Need an International Student Insurance Plan you can Renew
February 23rd, 2016 by Bryanna DavisIf you’re like many other international students who come to the US to study, you’ll be pursuing your degree for a few years. In turn, this also means you will need a health insurance plan that you can keep during that time. While it might initially seem like a good idea to purchase a health […]
Medical Evacuation and Repatriation: Why It Matters
October 29th, 2015 by Jennifer FrankelIt’s 2 in the morning, and you can’t breathe! You are rushed to the hospital, and they need to send you to another city to get medical treatment. What do you do? In an emergency situation like this, it’s important that you pre-plan and have an insurance plan that will cover you in case the […]
Studying and Traveling in the USA, as a US Citizen!
October 8th, 2015 by Sally McleodThere are over 8.7 million non-military U.S. citizens currently living abroad, and each year, thousands of them come to the US to travel, study or live. For this group of American passport holders living outside of the United States, getting international health insurance when coming to the United States can prove to be surprisingly difficult. […]
