With most insurance plans, there will always be marketing materials such as brochures or a table of benefits that explains the benefits of that particular plan. While this may give you a bird’s eye view of your plan, this is NOT the official policy wording of your policy and you might be surprised to find […]
International Student Health Insurance Category
Blog posts that address health insurance for students around the world.
Capped Benefits: Know the Pitfalls and Dangers!
April 19th, 2016 by Jennifer Frankel4 Tips for an Easy Insurance Waiver Process
March 21st, 2016 by Sutherland BeeverIt is common for colleges and universities in the U.S. to allow their international students to “waive” a school-sponsored health insurance plan, and instead purchase a plan of their own choosing. Here we have some tips so you have a smooth insurance waiver process.
Why you Need an International Student Insurance Plan you can Renew
February 23rd, 2016 by Bryanna DavisIf you’re like many other international students who come to the US to study, you’ll be pursuing your degree for a few years. In turn, this also means you will need a health insurance plan that you can keep during that time. While it might initially seem like a good idea to purchase a health […]
Medical Evacuation and Repatriation: Why It Matters
October 29th, 2015 by Jennifer FrankelIt’s 2 in the morning, and you can’t breathe! You are rushed to the hospital, and they need to send you to another city to get medical treatment. What do you do? In an emergency situation like this, it’s important that you pre-plan and have an insurance plan that will cover you in case the […]
Studying and Traveling in the USA, as a US Citizen!
October 8th, 2015 by Sally McleodThere are over 8.7 million non-military U.S. citizens currently living abroad, and each year, thousands of them come to the US to travel, study or live. For this group of American passport holders living outside of the United States, getting international health insurance when coming to the United States can prove to be surprisingly difficult. […]
How much international insurance coverage is enough?
August 11th, 2015 by Victoria TroupeAlthough it is hard to know exactly how much coverage you are going to need, you can get a better idea by knowing what your visa requires, how expensive medical care is in your destination country, what you’ll be doing abroad, and your budget.
University of South Florida Student Insurance Requirements
June 12th, 2015 by Jennifer FrankelThe University of South Florida has selected ISI as a pre-approved insurance option for international students. Learn more and apply online to meet your school’s requirements. The University of South Florida recently updated their insurance requirements for international students. With the exception of exchange students, all international students will be required to have one year of health […]
Dependent Health Insurance for J2 and F2
May 13th, 2015 by Jennifer FrankelIf your school is not offering an insurance plan for dependents, or if the plan is out of your price range, then you can purchase an individual insurance plan for your family instead.
Sports Insurance for International Students
April 17th, 2015 by Victoria TroupeStudents participating in sports are constantly pushing their bodies to the limit and are taking on a greater risk of injury than students who are not. Sports insurance for international students becomes even more critical than ever in these cases, and finding the right insurance plan for your situation is particularly important. Not every insurance policy […]
What International Students Need to Know About Prescriptions
February 11th, 2015 by Bryanna DavisMedical costs in the United States are very expensive and prescriptions are no exception. To keep your medical costs low and your body healthy, get information on what international students need to know about prescriptions. Understand Your Health Insurance When in the US There is a wide variety of health insurance plans for international students […]
