Student Insurance Category

Blog posts that address insurance issues for students around the world.

Student Secure- A popular solution for Study Abroad students

April 21st, 2009 by International-Student-Insurance

There are many countries that are becoming more popular destinations for Study Abroad programs. For example, Finland, Spain, Italy, France, and the UK are hot spots for international studies and health insurance is also requirement for most of these counties. The Student Secure plan has become an ideal solution for many these students. Student Secure […]

Student Secure – now offering enhanced destination pricing

April 3rd, 2009 by International-Student-Insurance

This 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 […]

Health Insurance Carrier Ratings

December 12th, 2008 by International-Student-Insurance

What are insurance ratings and why are they important to me? Nothing is more important to a policyholder than the financial strength of their insurance company. You should always make sure that the plan you purchase is underwritten by a carrier with a great rating. By doing this, you can feel confident that your eligible […]

Maternity Benefits and How They Can Affect You

December 5th, 2008 by International-Student-Insurance

Insurance benefits and terms can be tricky to understand at first even to seasoned insurance buyers. However, it’s important to understand fully what your policy covers and doesn’t cover. If you don’t, you may be caught in a situation where your policy doesn’t cover it and you may have a high medical bill to pay […]

Spanish Visa Insurance Requirements

November 25th, 2008 by International-Student-Insurance

Many international students are going to Spain for studies and it’s important to have a health insurance plan that will meet the requirements for your student visa in Spain. To apply for your student visa, you will have to present a letter (visa letter) from your insurance provider confirming that you have “international insurance coverage […]

Health Insurance Requirements for German Visa

October 10th, 2008 by International-Student-Insurance

In order to obtain a visa to travel to Germany, all non-European citizens must have a travel/medical insurance policy that meets particular requirements. You also must submit written proof of coverage to the consulate. It must state that you have coverage in Germany and show that you have coverage up to the required amount for the necessary benefits.

Client Zone – Manage Your Plan Online

August 6th, 2008 by International-Student-Insurance

In todays world, we are traveling much more and mobility from country to country are at all time levels. That is the same for international students, who are now traveling much more than ever before – not just to their host country, but then beyond that. That is why, as an international student, you want […]

Student Insurance Waiver Form

January 8th, 2008 by International-Student-Insurance

If 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-Insurance

Almost 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-Insurance

This 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 […]

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