Finding a health insurance plan that meets your needs and wallet isn’t easy. With so many options and difficult jargon, how is anyone suppose to figure out which plan is right for them? If you will be studying outside your home country, it’s important that you find an insurance plan that is suited to your […]
International Student Health Insurance Category
Blog posts that address health insurance for students around the world.
Top 5 Tips on How To Compare Insurance Plans
April 28th, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelHow does the ACA apply to me?
April 24th, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelIf you are an international student, you may be confused about how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act applies to you. Also known as PPACA, ACA, or ObamaCare, this legislation can be confusing, especially as much of the information out there doesn’t directly speak to international students. To help you on your way, here’s […]
Insurance for International Students in Japan
April 14th, 2014 by Victoria TroupeJapan has become a popular destination for international students and it’s no surprise. Japanese educational institutions offer high education standards as well as affordable tuition. Like all people studying internationally, you will want to consider your health insurance options while you are in Japan. Your options differ depending on the longevity of your stay. Here […]
High School Exchange Health Insurance
April 4th, 2014 by Ross MasonEvery year, nearly 50,000 students come into the USA on the J1 visa and participant in high school exchange programs. That number also does not include the students who come in on the F1 visa, so the total number of international high school students could easily be double that. Then when you look at other […]
Health Insurance for International Students in the Netherlands
March 31st, 2014 by Bryanna DavisThere are currently more than 65,000 international students in the Netherlands and for many good reasons. The Netherlands is one of the safest countries in the world- this means not only can students from around the world rest assured that they won’t have too many safety blunders while abroad, but convincing parents to allow a […]
Maternity Coverage for International Students
March 21st, 2014 by Victoria TroupePregnancies can occur, planned or not, and health care for it can be expensive. Most insurance plans will not cover a pregnancy if you are pregnant before your plan starts – so think ahead!
International Student Insurance Has A New Look!
March 14th, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelIn case you didn’t notice, International Student Insurance has a new look! You may have noticed that we’ve updated our logo and you’ll see him popping up all over – throughout our website, Facebook, Twitter, Google +, emails and more! Our new logo marks a unification of our network of sites. While his color may […]
Avoid an Epic Fail and Find These Must-Have Insurance Benefits
December 9th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisIf this is your first time researching international health insurance, it’s more than likely an overwhelming experience. When searching through the long list of benefits and exclusions, find a plan that has the following must-have insurance benefits: Doctor Visits- Even if you are visiting or studying your host country for a short time period, you […]
Do you have $1600 to spare? Why you need Health Insurance
October 16th, 2013 by akellerMost international students are young and healthy and think they don’t need to have health insurance during their time as an international student. I’m here to tell you otherwise – you need to have it! Accidents, injuries or an illness can happen anytime and you don’t want to be left paying out of pocket for […]
Student Health Insurance for Study in Brazil
September 27th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelWhen preparing to study abroad, there are a number of concerns that students need to take into consideration. Not the least of these concerns is the matter of health insurance. It is important for students to be familiar with the health system of their host country, so that they are prepared and know what to […]
