Travel Insured International – StudentSecure

Editor Review

travel-insured-student-secureThe Good: This plan is designed specifically to meet the health insurance needs of students pursuing their education abroad. Offered in two levels, this plan is comprehensive health insurance, including coverage for medical expenses, medical evacuations, and even medical coverage for acts of terrorism. Should meet the needs of any study abroad program.

The Drawbacks: While the plan covers spouse and children, it does so at reduced limits. Dental coverage is limited and no dental upgrade is available. Sports-related injuries and illnesses are covered at significantly reduced limits.

The Bottom Line: Backed by valuable assistance services, this comprehensive health insurance policy ensures that a student’s health care needs are met while they are far from home.

Quote and buy direct: Get a quote directly at the Travel Insured website. A good choice if you know you want a Travel Insured plan and are ready to enroll.

Coverage
Benefits Maximum
Medical expenses $300,000 or $250,000 *
Emergency dental $100
Emergency evacuations $300,000 or $250,000 *
Repatriation $25,000 or $15,000
24/7 assistance services Yes

* Participant limit only; reduced limits for spouse and child.

Plan Details

This plan is unique in that it provides the following:

  • Plan is offered in two options: a budget option and a select option, so students and their families have choices.
  • Plan includes emergency assistance services for pre-trip information, provider referrals, travel document replacement, lost luggage assistance, and more.
  • Plan includes reimbursement for emergency reunion if the insured is hospitalized.
  • Select plan includes 24-hour AD&D and dental treatment due to accidents.
  • Plan covers maternity care as usual and customary.
  • Benefit period is extended for up to 60 days after the policy termination date if insured is ill or hospitalized on the termination date.
  • Deductible is cut by half if treatment is received from a student health center.

Limitations

The following are the limitations on this plan’s coverage:

  • Coverage for routine newborn care is relatively limited ($750 or $250).
  • Coverage for sports-related injury or illness is limited to $5,000 and medical only.
  • Coverage for acts of terrorism is limited to $50,000 and medical only.
  • Dental coverage is limited and no dental upgrade is available.
  • Significant pre-certification penalties apply if the insured fails to pre-certify medical treatment (except in emergency cases).
  • Repatriation limit is not high when compared to other plans.
  • Some treatment, including physical therapy, cannot be obtained at a student health center.

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Quote and buy direct: Get a quote directly at the Travel Insured website. A good choice if you know you want a Travel Insured plan and are ready to enroll.