If you are an international student studying in the United States, you may be required to have health insurance coverage for the entire time you are abroad. Even if your visa does not require you to have health insurance, chances are your college or university will. The majority of colleges and universities require international students […]
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Why Do International Students Need Health Insurance?
August 30th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelHow to Make the Most of Your Study Abroad
August 26th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelStudying abroad is a once in a lifetime experience, and it can be one of the best times of your life. However, if you spend your time locked away in your room, on Facebook, or only socialize with people from your home country, well, you may as well have stayed at home. The following are […]
Why Does Insurance Matter to Me?
August 17th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelAs an international student studying in the United States, your US school most likely requires that you present proof of adequate health insurance coverage before you are allowed to enroll in your classes. While dealing with all the worry and stress that comes with choosing a health insurance plan, you may be wondering, “ Why […]
Top 5 Benefits of Going In-Network
August 12th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelYour insurance plan contracts with a number of doctors, specialists, hospitals, labs, radiology facilities, and pharmacies. These providers make up your network, and can sometimes be known as your insurance provider network or PPO network. It is generally best to seek care within your network and there are several benefits of going in-network for health […]
University of Central Florida International Student Health Insurance
July 31st, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelThe University of Central Florida has selected ISI as a pre-approved insurance option for international students. Learn more and apply online to meet your school’s requirements. Because health care costs in the United States can easily add up, many colleges and universities in the US require international students to purchase medical insurance coverage for their time abroad. […]
Louisiana State University International Student Health Insurance
July 27th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelInternational students who choose to study in Louisiana have the chance to study in some of the country’s top rated cities in some of its best colleges and universities. International students are drawn to Louisiana’s warm climate, unique cultural influences, and famous festivities. Louisiana offers a number of great colleges and universities for international students, […]
Dependents of the J1 Visa – The J2 Visa World
June 17th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelWith over 170,000 J1 visa holders in the USA each month, there are going to be situations where partners will want to bring their significant other, known in the visa world as dependents. If you are traveling on a J1 visa, your spouse or unmarried child (under the age of 21) typically arrives on a […]
August 2012 Travel Warning
August 2nd, 2012 by Jennifer FrankelSchool is just around the corner, and many of you are enjoying your time abroad. As we reported back in July, it’s important to keep up to date with the international environment. The Department of State in the United States monitors the global climate to make sure that you are informed about the latest current […]
July 2012 Travel Warning
July 1st, 2012 by Jennifer FrankelFor many students, it’s summer time and that means school is out. It is a popular time for students to take advantage of their time off and travel around the world. Whether Europe, Asia, North America, or South America is on your list of destinations, it is important to be aware of what’s going on […]
