Many international students are required to purchase insurance while studying in the United States. Every school administers their insurance plan differently, some leave students to purchase their own plan, other schools provide an optional plan, and still others have a mandatory insurance plan with the option to waive if they can show proof of coverage. […]
International Student Health Insurance Category
Blog posts that address health insurance for students around the world.
Waiving Your School’s Insurance Plan
August 22nd, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelChinese Student Health Insurance in Ontario
August 15th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelOntario offers its citizens and permanent resident’s health care under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). If you will be a full-time student in Ontario you are ineligible for this plan unless you are independently employed. If you cannot enroll in the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, you may be required to enroll in the University […]
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.
Chinese Student Health Insurance in Canada
August 8th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelIf you are planning to study in Canada, you may wonder what type of health care you are eligible for. As you may know, Canada has a nationalized health care system that is universal to both citizens and permanent residence. Whether you are eligible as a Chinese international student will depend on the province you […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in Japan
August 1st, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelJapan might just be one of the most interesting countries with a contrast of modernization and tradition. Ancient temples, bullet trains, futuristic cities, and the agrarian country side, Japan has it all! Although it is considered to be one of the most expensive countries in the world, you will find that studying in Japan is […]
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 […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in Singapore
July 25th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelAs a Chinese international student studying in Singapore, you will be amazed to see that Singapore is unlike any other Asian nation. Not only does this country host such diversity due to years of migration, but it is highly modernized with cultural and architectural beauty. Enjoy the delicious food, bargain shopping, and stylish bars! Before […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in the US
July 18th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelDo you plan on studying in the United States? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity where you can study in top-notch universities and colleges and enjoy the American life! Travel around the US, eat the various foods, explore the culture, and all the while get a good-quality education. If you plan to come […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in France
July 11th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelFrance is an international student’s dream – enjoy the French culture, food, arts, and history all within arms length. If you plan to study in France, one important consideration is the health care. Like many other neighboring countries, France offers its residents national health care. If you are a Chinese international student planning on studying […]
How to Find a Cheaper Insurance than the University’s Insurance Plan
July 8th, 2011 by ahoontrakulMany 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 […]
