Health & Safety Abroad Category

Look Back 2020, Plan Ahead 2021

January 5th, 2021 by Elaine Del Rossi

The international education system witnessed a chaotic start of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It created the most considerable historical education system disruption, affecting almost 1.6 billion learners from over 190 countries on all continents (United Nations, 2020, 2). While each education level is undergoing unique challenges, the higher education segment might trigger an […]

The Additional Stressors Covid Brought and Its Impact on the Mental Health of International Students

December 1st, 2020 by Jennifer Frankel

Covid-19 has changed the landscape of education across the globe, and nowhere has that been more apparent than within international education. One of the major impacts has been on the emotional wellbeing of international students, where the American College Health Association found that international students have been disproportionately impacted by this global pandemic.  In the […]

The Parties At Work: Understanding Your Insurance Plan

November 5th, 2020 by Sally McLeod

Health insurance in the United States can be complicated and confusing, especially since there are many parties involved in making sure that your plan runs smoothly and seamlessly. In this blog, we are going to explore who these parties are, what they do, and how they work together to provide care for your students in […]

Fall Semester Recap

October 29th, 2020 by Elaine Del Rossi

This year, so far, has been a transformational one for higher education. Many colleges and universities have decided to offer only remote, virtual programs; offer a hybrid of virtual and in-person; have opened completely only to move to virtual programs in light of COVID-19 infections among students who returned to campus. For those on campus, […]

Behind the Scenes: Why So Much Information is Asked to Get a Quote

September 29th, 2020 by Jennifer Frankel

Now is the time when many schools are looking to evaluate their group insurance options. There is often a lot of confusion about the process and what you actually need to provide to get a new quote. You may ask yourself, why are they asking for my current brochure? Why do they need to know […]

Back to School

September 4th, 2020 by Elaine Del Rossi

As students and faculty make decisions about returning to campuses this Fall, many bring with them concerns-mainly health safety and financial. Many families have faced financial hardships and money that was earmarked for student’s college education, in many cases, have been diverted to support or supplement basic everyday needs. Many students for either safety or financial […]

Medical Debt: Helping Your International Students

September 2nd, 2020 by Yessica Pacheco

Healthcare became the topic of almost every conversation overnight thanks to the current pandemic. In the US, it brought up painful reminders about the health and safety of the international community and the healthcare system as a whole.  As someone living in the US, medical debt is not uncommon. In fact, according to a study […]

Help your Students Navigate the US Healthcare System During COVID-19

August 5th, 2020 by Sally McLeod

As you and your students prepare for a fall unlike any other, we are here to offer continued support and be a resource for your students in times of need. International Student Insurance will be hosting a live webinar event to provide your students with detailed information on Navigating the US Healthcare System During COVID-19.   […]

The Student Secure Plan – Relaunched on May 15, 2020

June 1st, 2020 by Jennifer Frankel

We are happy to announce that the Student Secure plan has been relaunched on May 15, 2020, and is now available for purchase. Students can enroll individually, or this plan can be purchased as a group, and is designed with the unique needs of international students, scholars, and students on OPT.  Available in four levels, […]

International Student Insurance Orientation Video

May 26th, 2020 by Jennifer Frankel

In the world of COVID-19, we expect that many orientations will be done virtually, and that much of the information presented to students will be in some sort of digital format. While this is a new format for many schools, the main advantage is that schools can make these videos available to engage students, and […]

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