Finding international student health insurance can be a daunting task for many students. Between meeting school requirements and understanding all of the terms, things can get confusing. One term that often raises questions is the benefit period. Many students assume that the benefit period refers to the entire effective period of a plan. In actuality, […]
Insurance Explained Category
Blog posts that explain insurance terminology and features.
Benefit Period
April 6th, 2012 by Bryanna DavisRepatriation 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 […]
Find a Doctor in the US
January 26th, 2012 by ahoontrakulIt’s the New Year’s and you have discovered that you can purchase our more affordable insurance plan instead of your university’s plan. As an international student, you may wonder to yourself, “how do I find a doctor in the US?” or “can I visit any doctor I want to?” Whether you have purchased our Student […]
What is the Difference Between Trip cancellation and Trip Interruption Insurance
November 18th, 2011 by ahoontrakulLet’s say you are planning to study abroad in the near future and you paid your tour cost, your plane ticket, etc. What would happen if you no longer can go on your trip? What would happen to your money for your plan/ train ticket that you already paid for? This is where trip cancellation […]
International Student Health Insurance in Taiwan
September 23rd, 2011 by ahoontrakulAccording to the CIA World Fact Book, Taiwan has an estimated GDP real growth rate of 10.8% placing it at number 4 compared to the rest of the world (2010). Taiwan has one of the most dynamic economies in the world but is often an overlooked destination for student studying abroad. However, this country is […]
International Student Insurance in Chinese
September 14th, 2011 by ahoontrakulInternational Student Insurance brings you interesting, useful and relevant information with our blog, Facebook and Twitter pages. We are always looking for new ways to provide more useful information to our community – and we’ve just done it again! The number of international students studying abroad has been increasing year after year. A large number […]
Pregnancy Insurance for International Students
August 10th, 2011 by ahoontrakulNot all international student health insurance plans are the same, so it is important to know the benefits and exclusions of each insurance policy before you make your final decision on which plan is best suited for you.
International Student Insurance for Estonia
August 1st, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelStudents planning to study in Estonia should be aware that there is no student visa required. Instead, non-European Union residents will need to apply for a visa depending on the length of their stay. Because Estonia is part of the Schengen area, this country has similar rules to other nations within the Schengen region in […]
Student Secure VS. Enhance Student Secure 6 Month Pre-Ex Plan
July 26th, 2011 by ahoontrakulMany colleges and universities in the US allow international students to waive their school’s insurance plan if students can show a good alternate health insurance policy. Our International Student Health Insurance plan called the Student Secure offers comprehensive coverage and therefore meets and exceeds most school insurance requirements. There are a handful of universities, mostly […]
