The Atlas Travel plan new updates are live and it has more comprehensive coverage than ever before! If you are planning a trip outside of your home country for vacation or to study abroad, you will want to have international travel medical insurance that can cover you in case the unexpected happens. New benefits like […]
Student Insurance Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues for students around the world.
International Travel Medical Insurance Changes for 2018
April 6th, 2018 by Yessica PratoHow do I Know What my Plan will and Won’t Cover?
November 15th, 2017 by Sutherland BeeverIt’s important to keep in mind that health insurance plans in the United States aren’t designed to cover everything and different types of insurance plans will cover different things. Ideally, an insurance plan will help cover a large portion of the bills that you incur from a doctor’s office or hospital, but there is […]
The Ins and Outs of Pre-existing Conditions
October 20th, 2017 by Yessica PratoIf you are an international student or traveler, we recommend that you have a health insurance plan in case there is an accident or you suffer an illness and need to seek medical attention. When it comes to choosing an insurance plan, there are many important aspects that you should consider while you travel abroad. […]
How To File An Insurance Claim and What To Expect
August 15th, 2017 by Jennifer FrankelIf you have an international student insurance plan, then you will need to file an insurance claim with your carrier to either get reimbursed for expenses you paid upfront, or to make sure the provider gets paid. Like most private insurance plans, this is not done automatically, so there are a few steps you’ll want […]
School insurance plans or my own insurance – which is better?
July 14th, 2017 by Ross MasonWhen 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, […]
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.
Top Questions International Students Have About the ACA
January 10th, 2017 by Jennifer FrankelEven if you now know what the ACA stands for (Affordable Care Act), you still might be filled with questions about what it means for you as an international student. In today’s blog, we are going to explore the top questions international students have about the ACA. 1. What is the Affordable Care Act? The […]
It’s That Time Again: Now Announcing the 2016 Travel Video Contest!
September 6th, 2016 by Sutherland BeeverGet your video cameras ready and your creative juices flowing because now is your chance to earn $4,000! Let’s be honest, writing, shooting and editing an amazing video about your travel experiences doesn’t happen overnight, but with a bit of hard work and a dash of creativity, your video submission could earn you the title […]
