New Zealand is a popular place for international students studying abroad. It is a country full of nature and greenery along with a friendly population. For many, New Zealand is the perfect place to study as it is known as a politically stable and peaceful country. According to the Immigration New Zealand, the number of […]
International Student Health Insurance Category
Blog posts that address health insurance for students around the world.
Ireland Study Abroad Insurance
January 28th, 2011 by ahoontrakulThe shamrock, the leprechaun, the world famous Guinness beer and just about everything green green and green! Not every country around the world has such recognizable images associated with it. Cliché or not, Ireland attracts many visitors each year as well as it should, many of which are international students. In addition to the all the […]
Turkish International Student Insurance
January 19th, 2011 by International-Student-InsuranceFor many international students, health insurance is an important consideration before arriving in the United States. Many Turkish international students will find that the U.S. health care system is much different than Turkey. In fact, it is not uncommon to walk out of a U.S. hospital with thousands of dollars in bills if there is […]
Atlas Travel Rate Change
January 13th, 2011 by International-Student-InsuranceThe Atlas Travel plan announced new rates for the New Year. On December 15th, 2010, new rates went into effect for both US and non-US coverage on the Atlas Travel plan. These rates continue the long history of offering competitive pricing and comprehensive benefits to those traveling abroad. For those individuals traveling outside their home […]
Japanese International Student Insurance
December 23rd, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceThe Japanese health care system is much different than in the United States. These differences can be especially startling for Japanese international students who come to the United States unprepared. First, let’s talk about the differences in health care. The health care system in Japan has what is called universal health care. For Japan, this […]
Emergency Medical Evacuation
December 13th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceWhen purchasing a travel insurance policy, you will want to be sure that your insurance plan has emergency medical evacuation included. What is emergency medical evacuation? When you have an emergency overseas, depending on where you are located there may not be proper facilities and care to treat your illness or injury. In these cases, […]
Taiwan International Student Insurance
December 7th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceTaiwan is one of the top 5 nations sending international students overseas to the United States. With roughly 27,000 international students, it is important to arrive prepared. One of the major differences that students may experience is the different health care system. In Taiwan, the current health care system is known as the National Health […]
Gap Year Travel Insurance
November 8th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceAs the world climate becomes more interconnected globally and curiosity about the world we live in continues to expand, the trend of students taking a gap year off is becoming more popular. This concept originally started in the United Kingdom and has expanded out to many countries including Canada, Israel, New Zealand and Australia. The […]
International Provider Network
October 12th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceTraveling to a foreign country can be difficult, that is why our international student insurance offers an optional network to find local doctors and hospitals. Our Student Health, Travel Medical, and Major Medical plans all use the CMN network whether you are in the US or overseas. This worldwide directory of providers gives you access […]
International Insurance for Faculty Led Programs
October 4th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceAre you preparing to organize a student group to travel overseas? Whether you are looking for a customized international travel insurance plan for a short-term or long-term program, International Student Insurance works together with faculty led programs from many schools and organizations to ensure that they are protected in case a member needs medical attention […]
