More information about medical insurance worldwide:
- travelers medical insurance
- global medical insurance
- student medical insurance
- expatriate medical
insurance
- group medical coverage
overseas
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Student Medical Insurance
Students traveling overseas may be covered for any accidents or medical emergencies through their family's group coverage. Call your carrier's customer service line to find out if you'll be covered for medical costs while traveling or studying abroad.
If you will be joining a student travel tour or if you'll be studying at a foreign university, a letter from your group carrier may be required for acceptance in the tour or program. If so, be sure to call your carrier long in advance and ask them to send a letter that outlines your eligibility for medical coverage.
If your group plan does not include adequate coverage while traveling, you will want to find a plan that gives you the peace of mind you need. One often overlooked benefit of a good insurance policy is the help they can give you when you need to find health care in a foreign country.
If you buy travel insurance, it pays to find out if they have offices in the country you'll be visiting, and if they're familiar with the local health care system. Also find out how easy it is to file a claim, and if prescription drugs will be covered.
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Before traveling, you may want to visit the US Department of State site for Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad. You'll find a list of doctors and hospitals in other countries, as well as helpful information about emergency preparedness, evacuation plans, and travel insurance companies.
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