The United Kingdom (UK) draws international students from all corners of the globe, and for good reason as it has one of the best education systems in the world. However, over the last few years, the number of international students coming into the UK has struggled from a mixture of Brexit uncertainty, increase in terrorism […]
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NHS Visa Insurance Fee Impact for International Students Studying in the UK
November 21st, 2019 by Ross MasonHow to get free or low priced prescription drugs
April 15th, 2019 by Ross MasonYou will often hear that healthcare is expensive in the USA, and until you actually experience it, it may be hard for you to really understand how expensive it can actually be. One aspect of this is prescription medications, and in this blog post we are going to focus on this and how you can […]
Does my health insurance cover car accidents?
June 22nd, 2018 by Ross MasonWhen searching for health insurance, there are lots of things you need to take into consideration before purchasing coverage to ensure the plan fits your needs. There is the cost of the plan, making sure the benefits are what you need and required by your school (if they have requirements) and then there are the […]
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, […]
Travel Medical Insurance Plan Updated for 2017
April 3rd, 2017 by Ross MasonGood news! Our Travel Medical Insurance plan has been updated and upgraded for 2017. The enhancements to the product include: New $2,000,000 policy maximum option Addition of chiropractor care to physical therapy benefit – $50/day Waive $50 Urgent Care Facility co-pay for those purchasing a $0 deductible plan Vantage America drug discount card for policies with […]
High School Year Abroad – Do I Need Special Coverage?
May 17th, 2016 by Ross MasonWhen considering your healthcare options, you first need to understand the healthcare system in the country you will be studying in. You will want to find out if there is a nationalized healthcare system and decide whether you will need to purchase private health insurance.
New Provider Network in 2016
January 21st, 2016 by Ross MasonEffective 1st January 2016, the provider network for our main Student Health and Travel Medical insurance plans will be changing to the First Health Network. This is a welcomed move, as the First Health Network provides a much wider choice and greatly improves your access to participating providers. Download New ID Card You should have already […]
Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
November 16th, 2015 by Ross MasonWhen a claim has been processed by your insurance company, you will most likely receive an explanation of benefits – or for short an EOB. This document will outline to you what charges were received and reviewed by your insurance company, and what action was taken. In most cases the EOB will list out all […]
Mental Health Awareness for International Students
June 19th, 2015 by Ross MasonWe all know that traveling and studying abroad can provide you with so many rewarding benefits. But, these new experiences can also affect you in other ways, and in some cases in negative ways. Some of things that could be affecting you are: Felling helpless or hopeless Feeling sad and lonely Having mood swings Low Energy […]
Student Health Plan Updates for 2015
May 7th, 2015 by Ross MasonWe are excited to announce our student health insurance plan updates for the upcoming 2015 plan year. The new updates came into effect on May 1st, and include a range of excellent enhancements and additions – making our student health plan still the best, most comprehensive and affordable option for international students around the world. The biggest […]
