Many 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 […]
Insurance Explained Category
Blog posts that explain insurance terminology and features.
How to Find a Cheaper Insurance than the University’s Insurance Plan
July 8th, 2011 by ahoontrakulHow to complete International Student Health Insurance online application
July 1st, 2011 by ahoontrakulToday we launched a new online application for our International Student Health Insurance plan. The new online tool now allows you to get a free quote and apply for the Student Secure Smart, Budget or Select level using the same link. You no longer have a different application link to apply for the Smart level […]
How Insurance Works
June 17th, 2011 by ahoontrakulOnce you have an insurance policy with International Student Insurance (whether it is the Student Secure plan, the Atlas plan, or the Citizen Secure plan), you can rest assured that you are protected in the event that you get sick or have an accident while traveling or studying abroad. Whether you go to the doctor […]
Emergency Medical Evacuation
June 13th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelIn today’s environment where individuals travel overseas frequently, it is important to have a plan that includes coverage for emergency medical evacuation. That brings up the important question, what is emergency medical evacuation? For those of you who don’t know, emergency medical evacuation – also referred to as “med evac” – provides transportation from one […]
What deductible to pick when buying health insurance
June 11th, 2011 by ahoontrakulWhen purchasing a medical insurance plan, many times you will have the option of choosing what deductible you want to have on your plan. Many people often ask me when buying health insurance “what deductible I should pick?” The answer will depend on your own personal situation. But first, you need to have a better […]
Major Medical Insurance for International Students
June 6th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelMany people ask us, what is major medical insurance? Simply defined, major medical insurance is designed to cover you in case you need medical care due to severe or prolonged illness or injury. It is an important consideration especially if you will be an international student overseas in a foreign environment. While medical expenses may […]
What’s the difference between insurance deductible, coinsurance, and copay?
June 4th, 2011 by ahoontrakulMany people are confused about the differences between an insurance deductible, co-pay, and coinsurance. What are they and how do they differ from each other? In short, all three represent the portion of the medical bill that you are responsible for in case you get sick or injured – otherwise known as out-of-pocket expenses. However, […]
New Atlas International Travel Medical Insurance Online Application
May 20th, 2011 by ahoontrakulYesterday we launched our new Atlas Plan online free quoting/application tool. The new tool has a new design and a few improvements, so I will be going over the steps to completing this application. The first step of the application is to get a free quote for your Atlas Travel Medical Insurance Plan. The first […]
Australia Student Visa Requirements Eased
April 11th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelYou may remember from our initial report back in September that enrollment of international students in Australia were dropping. The most staggering statistic was that international students from India, making up 20% of the total number of international students, dropped by over half compared to the year before. As of April 2nd, the Australian government […]
Atlas Travel Extra Assistance Services
March 11th, 2011 by ahoontrakulWhether you’re just vacationing or studying abroad, having a good medical insurance is important. The Atlas Travel Medical plan provides comprehensive coverage in case you become sick or injured due to an accident while you are abroad. Many people know that the plan would cover your doctor visits, hospitalization, prescription medications, and evacuation, but most […]
