Even 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 […]
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Top Questions International Students Have About the ACA
January 10th, 2017 by Jennifer FrankelIndividual or Group Insurance – What is Right for My Group?
July 11th, 2016 by Jennifer FrankelMany schools and organizations come to us trying to figure out how to best manage their insurance plan. Deciding whether an individual or group insurance plan is best for your students can be difficult, and will depend on your process, how much control (and how involved) you want over the insurance, ease of administration, and […]
Capped Benefits: Know the Pitfalls and Dangers!
April 19th, 2016 by Jennifer FrankelWith most insurance plans, there will always be marketing materials such as brochures or a table of benefits that explains the benefits of that particular plan. While this may give you a bird’s eye view of your plan, this is NOT the official policy wording of your policy and you might be surprised to find […]
Medical Evacuation and Repatriation: Why It Matters
October 29th, 2015 by Jennifer FrankelIt’s 2 in the morning, and you can’t breathe! You are rushed to the hospital, and they need to send you to another city to get medical treatment. What do you do? In an emergency situation like this, it’s important that you pre-plan and have an insurance plan that will cover you in case the […]
University of South Florida Student Insurance Requirements
June 12th, 2015 by Jennifer FrankelThe University of South Florida has selected ISI as a pre-approved insurance option for international students. Learn more and apply online to meet your school’s requirements. The University of South Florida recently updated their insurance requirements for international students. With the exception of exchange students, all international students will be required to have one year of health […]
Dependent Health Insurance for J2 and F2
May 13th, 2015 by Jennifer FrankelIf your school is not offering an insurance plan for dependents, or if the plan is out of your price range, then you can purchase an individual insurance plan for your family instead.
Top 5 Claim Challenges…and How To Deal With Them!
January 15th, 2015 by Jennifer FrankelNo matter where your studies or travels take you, a good insurance plan can only be evaluated by the way they process and pay claims. For the overwhelming majority of people, the sophisticated claims payment and management systems set up by international insurers work very smoothly. However, what if it isn’t as smooth as you […]
Top Hidden European Travel Destinations for Students
June 23rd, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelSummer time is here, and that means that many students will be grabbing their backpacks and making the journey across Europe. While most students venture to the big – and expensive cities – such as London, Paris, Prague, take the path less traveled and you might just surprise yourself (and spare your wallet!). Here are […]
Greek International Student Insurance Plans
May 16th, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelAre you planning to study in Greece? If so, you will want to make sure you’ve got your Greek international student insurance plan in place before you go. That’s because even though they have nationalized health care, international students will not have coverage under this system. What type of insurance works best for Greece? The […]
Top 5 Tips on How To Compare Insurance Plans
April 28th, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelFinding a health insurance plan that meets your needs and wallet isn’t easy. With so many options and difficult jargon, how is anyone suppose to figure out which plan is right for them? If you will be studying outside your home country, it’s important that you find an insurance plan that is suited to your […]
