As of June 1st 2012, our International Student Health Insurance plan (Student Secure Plan) has received multiple enhancements to its benefits and the best part is that even though the plan is now better, the price is the same as last year! Here are some highlights of the new enhancements: Substance abuse is now covered […]
Posts Tagged ‘international student health insurance’
International Student Health Insurance Plan Update 2012
June 2nd, 2012 by ahoontrakulIndian student health insurance in the US
March 23rd, 2012 by Bryanna DavisEven with a 1 percent decrease in 2010/2011, India still provides the second largest population of international students in the US according to the Open Doors report. Indian students studying in the US with an F1 visa will need to ensure they meet any international student health insurance requirements that their school has in place. […]
Why Study Abroad
March 9th, 2012 by Bryanna DavisWith international travel becoming more convenient students that want to study abroad are making their dream become a reality. In the 2009/2010 academic year there were 270,604 US students that studied abroad for academic credit. This was a 3.9 percent increase from the previous year according to the Open Doors report. Although the number of […]
International Students in Canada
February 20th, 2012 by Bryanna DavisInternational students planning to study in Canada will need a study permit. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. Those who will be completing a course or program in six months or less do not need a study permit during their authorized stay in Canada. Even though this permit is not a requirement […]
Repatriation of Remains and Emergency Medical Evacuation
February 9th, 2012 by Bryanna DavisMost international students run into the same problem when shopping for international student health insurance. Since many schools require their international students to have repatriation of remains and emergency medical evacuation coverage, this is a key item when they are searching for coverage, but they are often unsure exactly what this benefit is or how much […]
Chinese Students in Iowa
December 26th, 2011 by Bryanna DavisJohn Wayne, corn and a growing number of Chinese international students; what do these three things have in common? They all have ties to Iowa. Iowa has not been left out of states with a rising number of Chinese students in the US. The growing number of undergraduate Chinese students in Iowa lead to an enrollment […]
Greece Visa Requirements
December 12th, 2011 by Bryanna DavisWith so much history, art and inspiration seeping from every inch, who wouldn’t want to study abroad in Greece? Not only does it have ancient relics such as the Parthenon, but it has a variety of natural scenery that pleases beach goers and mountain lovers alike. As with any trip, there is a lot of […]
Standard Student Health Insurance Plans
November 28th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelMany international students studying overseas will need to purchase student health insurance. Since health care varies country by country, it is important to consider the health care of the place you are traveling to. Important questions to ask yourself include: How is health care received and paid for in my host country? Does my country […]
How to Find a Cheaper Insurance than the University’s Insurance Plan
July 8th, 2011 by ahoontrakulMany colleges and universities offer international student health insurance coverage. However, these plans can be expensive especially for international students. While some universities require their students to buy the school’s insurance plan, many other universities realize that their plan may not be suitable for every international student. At these universities, you have the option to […]
