Being an international student is more than just attending school in a foreign country. Part of this experience is traveling within your host country (or even continent!) and experiencing its culture. We understand that as an international student you maybe on a budget and this is no reason why you’d need to miss out on […]
Study Abroad Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues related to study abroad.
Chinese Student Health Insurance for Saskatchewan
September 5th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelLike many provinces in Canada, Saskatchewan offers national health care under the Saskatchewan Health program to all residence in the province. International students studying in Saskatchewan for a minimum of one year are eligible for national health benefits if they have full-time attendance at an accredited educational institution, have submitted the Student Certification, and have […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in British Columbia
August 29th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelLike many provinces in Canada, British Columbia offers its citizens national health care. Known as the Medical Service Plan (MSP) in British Columbia, the national health care lawfully requires residence of British Columbia to enroll in this health care system. You may wonder, does the MSP also apply to international students, including those from China? […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in Ontario
August 15th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelOntario offers its citizens and permanent resident’s health care under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). If you will be a full-time student in Ontario you are ineligible for this plan unless you are independently employed. If you cannot enroll in the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, you may be required to enroll in the University […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in Canada
August 8th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelIf you are planning to study in Canada, you may wonder what type of health care you are eligible for. As you may know, Canada has a nationalized health care system that is universal to both citizens and permanent residence. Whether you are eligible as a Chinese international student will depend on the province you […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in Japan
August 1st, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelJapan might just be one of the most interesting countries with a contrast of modernization and tradition. Ancient temples, bullet trains, futuristic cities, and the agrarian country side, Japan has it all! Although it is considered to be one of the most expensive countries in the world, you will find that studying in Japan is […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in France
July 11th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelFrance is an international student’s dream – enjoy the French culture, food, arts, and history all within arms length. If you plan to study in France, one important consideration is the health care. Like many other neighboring countries, France offers its residents national health care. If you are a Chinese international student planning on studying […]
Study Abroad Insurance
June 27th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelIt’s summer time and that may mean that you are planning to take a few months to study abroad. For others, this may mean a relaxing break just in time to start anew for the next school year. If you plan to study abroad in the Fall or Spring semester, it is not too early […]
Visitor Insurance Plan
June 20th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelAre you planning to travel outside your home country? Whether you plan to travel internationally for a few months or a few years, you may want to consider purchasing a visitor insurance plan. There is nothing like being outside your home country while you get sick or injured, especially if you are unfamiliar with the […]
