In the 2011/2012 academic year there were 435,230 international students studying inside the United Kingdom (UK). This is a 2 percent increase from the 428,225 international students that the UK hosted in the 2010/2011 academic year according to UKCISA. With a growing number of international students comes an increased effort of ensuring that those individuals […]
International Student Health Insurance Category
Blog posts that address health insurance for students around the world.
Health Insurance for International Students in the United Kingdom
March 15th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisInternational Student Insurance for French Students
March 1st, 2013 by Bryanna DavisIn the 2011/12 academic year there was a new record high for the number of international students studying inside the United States, with a grand total of 764,495 students. This number is a 5.7 percent increase from the previous year according to the “Open Doors” report. Of these international students 8,232 were from France. France […]
Health Insurance while on OPT
February 22nd, 2013 by Bryanna DavisParticipating in Optical Practical Training (OPT) is an exciting and useful opportunity for international students, giving them the chance to gain real-world work experience in a new culture. As beneficial as partaking in OPT may be, there can be a few hurdles involved as well. One common setback that many students on OPT come across […]
Health Insurance in the USA
February 8th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisUnderstanding health insurance in the USA can be confusing for international students and scholars. Especially for those who come from a country where private health insurance is not a popular option. There is a large amount of research that can be made when trying to find a plan and piece together everything that health insurance […]
Fighting the Flu
January 25th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisThe US peak of flu season is here and it’s not passing by quietly. It has already become an epidemic according to the CDC and has killed 29 children/teens thus far. International students especially need to ensure they are fighting the flu as best as possible. Attending class every day, living in close quarters and […]
OPT Insurance for Students from India
January 4th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisThe United States continues to be a popular destination for students from India to become an international student in. In the 2011/2012 academic year, there were more than 100,000 international students in the US from India, according to the latest “Open Doors” report. After an international student graduates they have the option to participate in […]
International Student Insurance for the New Year
December 28th, 2012 by Bryanna DavisThe New Year is rapidly approaching meaning so are deadlines to meet school insurance requirements. Finding a plan that will meet each requirement can be time consuming and confusing. However, our school insurance requirements database was created to assist you with this process. Using this tool, you can find your school by searching the state […]
Study Abroad Insurance for the United Kingdom
December 21st, 2012 by Bryanna DavisLike the number of international students coming to the US, the number of US students studying abroad continues to increase. The latest “Open Doors” report shows that there was a 1.3 percent increase in the number of students who studied abroad in the 2010/2011 year when compared to the 2009/2010 year. There was a total […]
Renew your Insurance Plan for the New Year
December 7th, 2012 by Bryanna DavisWith the New Year and semester right around the corner, many students and scholars will need to renew or extend their international insurance plan to ensure they have the coverage that their school requires. Luckily, those with the Student Secure plan or Atlas Travel plan can renew their plan in a matter of minutes online. If […]
6 Month Pre-existing Condition Coverage
November 30th, 2012 by Bryanna DavisAs an international student on a F1 visa you are not required by the federal government to obtain health insurance. However, many schools have certain insurance requirements in place that you as an international student will need to abide by. One popular benefit that schools request students to include in their international insurance plan is […]
