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Why American Visitor Insurance for your student Insurance

Studying abroad is an exciting and enriching experience, but it's important to have the right student insurance in case of unexpected events while outside your home country. That's why American Visitor Insurance offers a range of insurance plans specifically designed to meet the unique needs of students studying abroad.

Our student insurance plans offer comprehensive coverage for medical emergencies, travel mishaps, and other unforeseen events that may arise during your time abroad. Whether you're studying in the US, Europe, Asia, or anywhere else in the world, we have a plan that can provide you with the peace of mind you need to focus on your studies and enjoy your travels.

At American Visitor Insurance, we provide detailed information on different student insurance plans, including benefits, costs, and coverage options. We also offer a user-friendly compare student insurance platform where you can compare different policies to find the one that best meets your needs and budget.

We understand that every student has different needs and circumstances. That's why we work with leading insurance companies to provide a variety of options to choose from. Whether you need coverage for a few weeks or an entire academic year, we have a student health insurance plan that can work for you.

What does international student health insurance cover?

Health care expenses

Health care expenses

Hospital medical expenses for sickness or accidents during coverage.
Sports Activities

Sports Activities

Some plans cover high school sports activities.
Doctor visit

Doctor visit

Covers doctor visits in case of sudden injury or sickness.
Dental Coverage

Dental Coverage

Expenses from sudden dental pain and accidental dental injuries.
Maternity Coverage

Maternity Coverage

Some plans offer coverage for pregnancy, maternity and new born.
Repat of remains

Repat of remains

Repatriation of remains expenses to home country in case of death.

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Steps to compare and buy
Best International student insurance

 Step 1: Finding the available best health insurance for international plans

Complete the student insurance quotes request form by providing details of the student and insurance requirements.

Compare the price and the benefits of the different travel insurance options to identify what fits your needs best.

Purchase the plan that fits your requirements and budget best by using a credit card and completing the online application.

Review the travel insurance policy documents received by email closely for coverage details and relevant contact numbers.

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Factors for the cost of US student travel insurance

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Student’s age

The student’s age determines the cost of US student medical insurance. The prices for f1 visa US student insurance increases with the age of the student.

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The length of coverage

The price of student health insurance in the US can be either monthly or on a daily basis. The price increases with the duration of coverage required.

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Maximum medical coverage

The cost of health insurance for international students in the US is directly dependent on the medical maximum coverage required. The cost of F1 student medical insurance is less for lower medical maximum and increases with higher medical maximum coverage.

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Covid F1 student health insurance

Despite the spread of the BA.5 Omicron sub-variant, all international students with the F1 and J1 visa's are now allowed in the US. International students should however check the university updates and the covid19 requirements before travelling to US.

Unfortunately, even years after the pandemic started in China, Covid is again making a comeback with new immune-evasive variants. The Covid situation is made even more complicated in the US with influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) which spreading earlier and faster than usual. International students should buy the best student travel insurance with covid-19 coverage. In case one contacts covid19 infections the illness will be covered and this includes the new sub-variants. Regardless of the variant a covid cover will provide students with coverage for the Covid infection.

There are many international students in the US either without proper US student medical insurance, or with F1 student insurance that does not cover Covid19. Given the health risk involved due to the Covid19 pandemic, it is very important for students to buy good Student medical insurance which includes coverage for Covid19. A Covid-19 coverage will offer protection towards the coronavirus illness just like any other illness under the benefits of the policy regardless of the variant. At American Visitor Insurance, we offer several international student health insurance with Covid19 coverage. The Covid-19 cover provides coverage just like any other illness irrespective of the variant.

Earlier international students in the US had to buy affordable care act, ACA (Obamacare) compliant medical insurance, however recent changes have removed this requirement. International students can now buy student health insurance plans offered on our website without violating US government requirements. These are some international student health insurance plans with Covid19 coverage. Students while studying in the US need not worry about getting coverage for mutated variants. Irrespective of the variant covid-19 cover will provide students with the coverage if contracted the illness.

International Medical Group Covid19 health insurance plans for international students in the US

The International Medical Group offers affordable student health insurance coverage for Covid19 medical expenses. Their popular Covid19 International student health insurance plans that offer coverage for medical expenses from coronavirus are

TravelInsure Covid19 insurance for F1 students

TravelInsure Covid19 student health insurance by Study USA (Plus, Preferred and Platinum plans ONLY) offers international health insurance with coronavirus coverage for students outside their home country.

Seven Corners Covid19 Health insurance for F1 and F2 visa Insurance

Seven Corners offers Liaison Student Plus insurance for international students and faculties outside their home country. It covers student medical expenses arising from Covid19 illness. The treatment benefit is available for COVID19 (the disease); SARS-Cov-2 (the virus); and any mutation or variation of SARS-CoV2.

GeoBlue Covid19 insurance for F1 students

GeoBlue Covid19 student health insurance by Navigator for Student with coronavirus coverage covers medically necessary COVID-19 testing and treatment is covered.

International students can compare student insurance plans to most appropriate plan that suits their specific needs.

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There are some F1 visa students still stranded in the USA or on the OPT status who are not enrolled in any classes. In this situation students are not limited to buying US student health insurance and can buy short term US visitors medical insurance. The visitors health insurance plans are cheaper and work well for international students while they are not enrolled in classes. International students can review US visitors medical insurance plans that fit your needs.

Please know we are here to help you make an informed decision to get international students insurance! Let us know how we can assist you. Feel free to contact us by email or phone at any time.

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