As summer approaches, COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has expanded to anyone in the United States 16 years of age and older. So now that eligibility has been granted, what does this mean for international students and what should you do now? There has been a lot of discussion and ambiguity around how much vaccines cost and […]
Student Insurance Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues for students around the world.
COVID-19 Vaccine Preparation and What to Expect
May 18th, 2021 by Sally McleodWhat can I do or can’t do after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine?
April 16th, 2021 by Alexis PonceIt has been over one year since the Covid-19 virus became a worldwide pandemic and we were all required to isolate ourselves at home. Even though at some point the pandemic felt eternal, with the development of vaccines by different pharmaceutical companies, such as Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, AstraZeneca and BioNTech, life around the […]
Insurance Plan Updates 2021!
April 15th, 2021 by Yessica PratoIt is that time of the year when we give our plans a thorough review and go through updates. 2020 left chaos in its path but it gave us a chance to examine the coverage offered through our plans and improve them so they meet the needs of our new reality. Our most popular plans […]
Where Should I Go for Medical Care?
March 17th, 2021 by Eric BloodworthHealthcare in the United States is complicated to say the least. If you get sick or injured, there are many places that you can go to for medical treatment in the US. It’s important to know where to go to make sure you don’t end up running around to multiple places, spending more money than you need to, and ensuring you have a smooth claims process with your insurance company. So, which provider should you go to for medical care?
4 Tips for Taking Classes Online
February 18th, 2021 by Natalie HollandFor most students, Spring 2021 is the first semester where you have finally gotten into the groove of taking classes completely online. The past year has been a challenge, but we are ready to face it head on this time around. Through trial and error or cautionary tales, we have all learned how we work […]
A Closer Look at the COVID-19 Vaccines
January 6th, 2021 by Jennifer FrankelCovid-19 numbers are continuing to soar in the United States and around the world, but as a new year is upon us there is also good news! Many countries are getting their first doses of the Covid vaccine. While taming this virus hasn’t been easy, this has definitely shined a bright light at the end […]
Celebrating the Holidays as an International Student during COVID-19
December 15th, 2020 by Natalie HollandThe holiday season is fast approaching and as an international student, this time of year can be difficult. This time last year you probably were worrying about making it home for the holidays after a long finals season, or maybe thinking about what to get your roommate as a gift! This year, however, as the […]
TVC: Life After Lockdown Winners Announced
November 24th, 2020 by Bryanna DavisFor the 15th year InternationalStudent.com has hosted their annual Travel Video Contest. This year, in light of Covid-19 the theme was altered, and students shared a glimpse of their international education pursuits during the pandemic. InternationalStudent.com was pleased to announce the TVC: Life After Lockdown winners on November 20th – the last day of International […]
PPO / Insurance Carrier / Agent Differences
November 23rd, 2020 by Eric BloodworthAs you’ve surely noticed by now, the healthcare system in the United States is a bit tricky. Agents, insurance carriers, PPO networks, — surely they’re all the same thing, right? Unfortunately not, but we will be going through what these mean and how they work together to make your insurance plan work.
