Want cancellation insurance in case the coronavirus flares up where you’re going? 1. Book trip 2. Buy trip cancellation within 20 days of first trip booking 3. Make sure to add cancel for any reason (CFAR) or buy the RoundTrip Elite with CFAR As the Coronavirus begins to appear in more and more countries around […]
Student Insurance Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues for students around the world.
Protecting Your Trip from the Coronavirus
March 5th, 2020 by Jennifer FrankelCoronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – What You Need to Know
February 26th, 2020 by Yessica PratoWhat international students should know about the coronavirus and how it will impact their insurance coverage
Mental Health and the College Experience
February 21st, 2020 by Elaine Del RossiDepression among college students comes in many forms and, in a survey conducted by the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors in 2013, 36.4% of college students reported they experienced some level of depression. According to the study, depression is the number one reason students drop out of school, and is a gateway issue that, […]
Student Health Advantage & Patriot Travel Medical – How to File a Claim
January 23rd, 2020 by Leah HammondYou’ve just been to the doctor…so now what? You showed a copy of your ID card at the time of treatment, and the doctor’s office didn’t make you pay anything out of pocket. You may think that you are all set and need to take no further action, but it’s important to make sure that […]
Schengen Visa Insurance – Webpage Relaunched!
December 19th, 2019 by Jennifer FrankelInternational Student Insurance just relaunched the new Schengen Visa Insurance page which details what the Schengen area is, who needs to apply for a visa, and what the insurance requirements are. The new page brings all the content together from what used to be, multiple articles. The new looks make it easier to find the […]
NHS Visa Insurance Fee Impact for International Students Studying in the UK
November 21st, 2019 by Ross MasonThe United Kingdom (UK) draws international students from all corners of the globe, and for good reason as it has one of the best education systems in the world. However, over the last few years, the number of international students coming into the UK has struggled from a mixture of Brexit uncertainty, increase in terrorism […]
The U.S. Healthcare System- What You Need To Know Before You Go
October 23rd, 2019 by Natalie HollandFor international students traveling to the United States, having knowledge of the healthcare industry in the US will allow you to feel confident about what to do in the case that you get sick or injured. While it can seem daunting, if you have the knowledge you need, taking control of your healthcare is simple. […]
Health and Travel Insurance with No Deductible
September 23rd, 2019 by Jennifer FrankelHas this ever happened to you: You go to the doctor, show your health insurance card, and the receptionist tells you that you’ll need to pay something out of pocket? In the United States, healthcare can be very expensive, and oftentimes US health insurance plans have certain cost sharing measures to help keep the cost […]
Health Insurance for International Students at Stetson University
August 16th, 2019 by Diana NolascoStetson University recommends ISI as a pre-approved insurance option for international students. Learn more and apply online to meet your school’s requirements. Because healthcare can be so expensive in the United States, Stetson University recommends that all international students have a comprehensive medical insurance plan before departing their home country. Like most universities, Stetson University maintains that […]
Wellness, Immunizations, and Birth Control for International Students in the U.S.
August 15th, 2019 by Leah HammondWhen planning on studying in the U.S., the last thing you might be thinking about is the cost of healthcare. It is well known that healthcare costs are very high in the United States, so it’s important to make sure that you have a health insurance plan in place when you arrive. Health insurance plans […]
