Applicant must be a full time student at a college or university, excluding online colleges and universities, or within 31 days of being a Full-time Student at a college or university; or must be a Full-time Scholar affiliated with an educational institution and performing work or research for at least 30 hours per week. The Full-time Student/Scholar status requirement is waived for Participants within the US holding a valid F-1 visa including those students on OPT or a J-1 visa. Full-time status requirements remain in force for individuals holding M-1, or other category visas
Applicants must be living outside their home country to pursue their studies
Applicant must not be resident in the host country
Applicants in the U.S. must hold a valid education related Visa. A copy of the I-20 or DS2019 may be requested
Unique Features
$300,000 maximum benefit per sickness/injury
No Coinsurance for coverage outside US
Covers maternity and routine nursery care of newborn
Covers medical expenses incurred from injuries caused in intercollegiate, interscholastic, intramural or club sports
Advantages
Offers coverage for mental health disorders, dental treatment, physical therapy and chiropractic care
Newborn and adopted children are automatically covered for first 31 days
60 days benefit period
Disadvantages
180 days waiting period for pre-existing conditions
Failure to pre-certify results in the customer paying 50% of eligible expenses