Si usted es un estudiante internacional planeando a estudiar en otro país, es importante a saber sobre su sistema de salud. Por ejemplo, el sistema de salud en los Estados Unidos es privada y puede ser muy caro si no tenga un seguro medico. Para darse un ejemplo, una visita al hospital puede costar $2,500 […]
International Students in the USA Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues of importance for international students studying in the USA.
Seguro Medico Para Estudiantes Internacionales
July 26th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceYour School Insurance Requirements
June 24th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceAs the school season approaches, it is that time of year where you are beginning to receive information about your school’s insurance plan. Every school has their own insurance requirements and it may be difficult to stay up to date with this information. To help you, we have developed a school requirement resource that will […]
The importance of health insurance for international students
September 21st, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceHealth insurance is not only a smart idea for international students to have but it can protect you from financial burden if an unexpected illness/injury should happen. Most students are young and healthy and will rarely have medical issues. However, it’s a smart idea to have a comprehensive medical plan in place to protect you. […]
How Can I Meet My Schools Insurance Requirements in the USA?
July 27th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceThis is a question that we are continually being asked, and especially as we head into August – its something we hear more and more often. For schools in the USA, they will require all students to obtain or purchase some form of coverage before they will let you enroll in classes – and you […]
Student Secure – now offering enhanced destination pricing
April 3rd, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceThis increasingly popular international student plan is now available with US coverage or without US coverage. This makes the plan much more affordable for those students that will not need US coverage. For example, non-US citizens wishing to study in other countries (like Finland) can now exclude the US in coverage. The Student Secure plan […]
Student Insurance Waiver Form
January 8th, 2008 by International-Student-InsuranceIf you want to save yourself some money and do not want to purchase your schools international student health insurance plan, then you are at the right place. The Student Secure will meet and exceed most school insurance requirements and is generally much more affordable starting at just $33/ month for US Citizens studying abroad […]
How does the deductible on your insurance plan affect you?
November 26th, 2007 by International-Student-InsuranceAlmost all health insurance plans have a deductible or co-payments. A deductible is the amount the insured (you) must pay before the insurance company will pay towards your expenses. And a co-payment is the amount that you also must pay out of your own pocket; although a co-payment is typically a per service fee or […]
What is the difference between the budget level and select level of the Student Secure plan?
August 22nd, 2007 by International-Student-InsuranceThis is one of the most popular questions we receive. The Student Secure plan, which is particularly designed for F1 visa holders or full-time international and study abroad students, has two levels: budget and select. The budget level provides up to $250,000 worth of coverage and the select level provides up to $300,000 worth of […]
Updated Student Secure Plan – 6 Month Pre-X
July 23rd, 2007 by International-Student-InsuranceMany universities or colleges in the U.S. require international students to purchase health insurance, in fact most schools require you to purchase their plan. For many schools though, there is a waiver process in which you can waive out of the group plan and this will allow you to purchase a similar plan which can […]
