Student Health Advantage Student Insurance
Student Health Advantage is designed by IMG for students or scholars participating in a sponsored study abroad program, and who want an annually renewable medical plan. The Students health advantage student insurance plan covers pre-existing condition coverage after the first 12 months of the plan. This plan can be renewed for up to five years and spousal/dependent coverage can be accommodated. Student Health Advantage also includes mental and nervous disorder coverage as well as organized sports coverage.
Student Health Advantage Platinum Insurance:Student Health Advantage Platinum by IMG provides maximum amount of coverage for students, and scholars. Building on the coverage provided by Student Health Advantage, there are two main factors that set Student Health Advantage Platinum apart from IMG’s other international student health insurance plans: maternity coverage and a six-month waiting period for pre-existing condition coverage. If either of these situations appeal to you or are required by your school’s student health waiver requirements, then Student Health Advantage Platinum is the plan for you.
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Student Health Advantage student benefits - Key Highlights
- This is a per injury and illness student insurance plan is available in two types namely Standard and Platinum plan.
- The Standard plan provides a policy maximum of $500K and a $100K for a dependent.
- The Platinum plan provides a policy maximum of $1000K and $100K for a dependent.
- Coinsurance in PPO network or student health center within the U.S. the plan pays 100%.
- • Student medical insurance plan is renewable and has a maximum life of 5 years.
- Pre-existing condition coverage is available after a waiting period of 12 months.
- Medical insurance for international students or scholars participating in a sponsored study abroad program.
- Individual or groups of five or more members , Long-term coverage available from one month up to five years for educational programs.
- Platinum plan provides coverage for mental health, organized sports and pre-existing conditions.
International Student Health Advantage Plan Summary
Eligibility to buy Student Health Advantage
- Be an active Participant, Spouse of the Participant, or Children traveling with the Participant and residing outside his/her primary Country of Residence for a temporary period of time, and if Destination Country is the United States, Insured Person must hold one of the following visa types:F1/F2, J1/J2, M1/M2 or A1/A2
- Be at least 31 days old but not yet 65 year old.
- Be physically and legally residing in the destination country with the intent to reside there for at least 30 days on the effective date and at renewal.
- Not be hospitalized, disabled, pregnant or HIV+ on the initial effective date.
Student Health Advantage Coinsurance
- In- Network: Plan pays 90% and insured pays 10%
- Out-of-Network: Plan pays 80% and insured pays 20%
- International: Plan pays 100%
- In- Network: $1K
- Out-of-Network: Up to the Maximum Limit
- International: $0
Optional Riders for Student Health Advantage Plan
Student Health Advantage - UnitedHealth Care Travel insurance PPO network
IMG maintains when inside the U.S., the UnitedHealthcare Options network which is a longstanding reputable tier one network that gives you more access to more doctors and services. When outside the U.S., you can also enjoy access to quality healthcare worldwide with our proprietary IPA network that includes over 18,550 physicians and facilities.
If you purchase Patriot Exchange insurance from IMG with a United Healtcare logo on your insurance card, please state the following when informing your healthcare provider about your IMG travel insurance - "My healthcare coverage uses the United Healthcare travel health insurance network."
local_hospital Find Provider NetworkStudent Health Advantage medical insurance benefits
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Eligible medical expenses help In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumHospital room and board help Average semi-private room rate, including nursing services
In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumSurgery help In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumIntensive care unit help In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumStudent Health Center help $5 co-pay per visit. Not subject to deductible. Mental/Nervous help Not covered if incurred in student health center; Inpatient: $10K maximum limit; Outpatient: $50 maximum limit per day. $500 maximum limit
In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximum -
Coinsurance
In addition to DeductibleIn-Network: Plan pays 90%, insured pays 10%
Out-Network: Plan pays 80%, insured pays 20%
International: Plan pays 100%, insured pays 0%Out of Pocket Maximum In-Network: $1K
Out-Network: Up to the Maximum Limit
International: $0 -
Pre-Certification 50% reduction of eligible medical expenses if pre-certification provisions are not met Physician visits help In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumTeladoc Consultation help Company pays 100% within the U.S.; mental and nervous disorders not covered (Group plans only) Emergency Room and Outpatient Office Visits Prescription Drugs and Medication In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumRadiology / X-ray help In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumLaboratory help In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumAssistant Surgeon help 20% of the primary surgeon’s eligible fee
In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumAnesthesia help In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumRetail Pharmacy Prescription Drugs and Medication help Dispensing maximum for Retail Pharmacy: 90 days per prescription
In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumPhysical Therapy help In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumPrescription Drugs and Medications help Period of Coverage limit: $250K per person
Spouse and Child: Up to the Maximum Limit ($100K) -
Emergency local ambulance help Up to $350 Hospital emergency room help Injury: Not subject to Emergency Room Deductible
Illness: Subject to a $250 Deductible for each Emergency Room visit for Treatment that does not result in a direct Hospital admission.
In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumInterfacility ambulance transfer help Company pays 100% Emergency dental treatment help Injury due to covered accident - $500 maximum; Sudden & unexpected pain to natural teeth - $350 maximum
In-Network: Not Covered
Out-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumTraumatic Dental Injury In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumEmergency medical evacuation help $500K maximum limit Emergency reunion help $50K lifetime maximum Repatriation for Medical Treatment $100K maximum limit. Not subject to deductibley Return of mortal remains or cremation/burial help $50K maximum limit for Return of Mortal Remains or $5K maximum limit for Cremation/Burial Political evacuation and repatriation help $10K lifetime maximum Pre-Existing Condition help Standard:Covered after a waiting period of 12 months
Platinum: Covered after a waiting period of 6 monthsAccidental death & dismemberment help $25K principal sum, Not subject to deductible Intercollegiate/interscholastic/intramural or club sports $5K maximum per injury or illness Incidental Emergency in the U.S. help Up to a cumulative 14 days (available for non-U.S. residents only)
In-Network: 90% up to policy maximum
Out-Network: 80% up to policy maximum
International: 100% up to policy maximumTerrorism help $50K maximum limit. Not subject to deductible
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Plan details of Student Health Advantage travel insurance
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What is pre-certification requirements for Student Health Advantage insurance?
Student Health Advantage Insurance Pre-Certification
The following expenses must always be pre-certified in the U.S. only:
- Certain treatment and supplies including hospital admission, inpatient or outpatient surgery, and other procedures as noted in the certificate wording must be pre certified for medical necessity, which means the insured person or their attending physician must communicate with an IMG representative at the number listed on the IMG ID card prior to admission to a hospital, before receiving certain treatments and supplies or performance of a surgery.
- In case of an emergency admission, the precertification must be made within 48 hours of the admission, or as soon as reasonably possible.
- If a hospital admission or a surgery is not pre certified, eligible claims and expenses will be reduced by 50 percent.
- It is important to note that precertification is only a determination of medical necessity, not an assurance of coverage, verification of benefits, or a guarantee of payment. All medical expenses eligible for reimbursement must be medically necessary and will be paid or reimbursed at usual, reasonable, and customary rates.
- Routine physicals, inoculations, or other examinations or tests conducted when there is no objective indications or impairments in normal health;
- Please refer to the certificate wording for full details of the precertification requirements.
- The insured can begin the process of precertification by logging on to MyIMG Login To MyIMG - International Medical Group imglobal.com or the Client Resources section of imglobal.com. Look for the precertification option and submit the required information.
- Please note that this online service will only initiate the process for treatment and supplies outlined in the contract, and it should not be used to request precertification for emergency admissions, procedures or evacuations.
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Conditions of Coverage for Student Health Advantage
- Coverage and benefits are subject to the deductible and coinsurance, and all terms of the Certificate of Insurance and Master Policy
- Coverage under this plan is secondary to any other coverage
- Coverage and benefits are for medically necessary, usual, reasonable, and customary charges only
- Charges must be administered or ordered by a physician
- Charges must be incurred during the period of coverage or benefit period
- Claims must be presented to IMG for payment within ninety (90) days from the date the claim was incurred.
Student Health Advantage student insurance - FAQ's
Yes, Student Health Advantage platinum student insurance offers up to $5K maximum limit. Benefit includes new born routine care during the first 31 days of life.
Student Health Advantage is designed for individuals or groups of five or more students or scholars participating in a sponsored study abroad program, and who desire an annually renewable medical plan. This plan meets student visa requirements, includes benefits for maternity, mental health, organized sports and international emergency care.
Yes, the Adventure Sports Rider is available for those up to the age of 65. The following activities are covered to the lifetime maximum amounts listed below as long as they are engaged solely for leisure, recreation, or entertainment purposes: abseiling, BMX, bobsledding, bungee jumping, canyoning, caving, hot air ballooning, jungle zip lining, parachuting, paragliding, parascending, rappelling, skydiving; spelunking, white-water kayaking, wildlife safaris, and windsurfing.
All such activities must be carried out in strict accordance with the rules, regulations, and guidelines of the applicable Governing Body or Authority of each such activity.
IMG Student Health Advantage insurance plan include customization options and add-ons, including add-on coverage for high school sports ;interscholastic, intramural, or club sports, personal liability and legal assistance.
Student Health Advantage Standard offers plan maximum up to $500k with deductible up to $250 while the Student Health Advantage Platinum offers plan maximum up to $1M with deductible up to $100.
Student Health Advantage can be renewed monthly for up to 12 months and it can be renewed for maximum of 60 months.
Student Health Advantage is one of the best health insurance for f1 student's dependents which an F2 visa holder. The F2 visa holder can buy even if the corresponding F1 visa holder is not enrolled in the same plan.
To be eligible for Student Health Advantage student medical insurance, you must:
- Be a full-time student or scholar, the spouse of the full-time student or scholar, or a dependent traveling with the full-time student or scholar
- Reside outside your country of residence for the purpose of pursuing international educational activities for a temporary period of time
- Be physically and legally residing in host country with the intent to reside there for at least 30 days on the effective date and at renewal
Student Health Advantage insurance offers a range of benefits, such as:
- Medical benefits of up to $500K per policy period
- Deductible of $100 per injury or illness
- Coinsurance of 100% within the provider network or student health center in the US, and 80% up to $5,000 and then 100% outside the network in the US
- Coverage for pre-existing conditions up to $25K for sudden and unexpected recurrence for non-US citizens under age 65, and up to $5K for US citizens under age 65
- Coverage for acute onset of pre-existing conditions up to the policy maximum for non-US citizens under age 70
- Emergency medical evacuation and repatriation of remains benefits
- Accidental death and dismemberment benefit
- Terrorism coverage
- Sports and leisure activities coverage
- Identity theft assistance
The Student health advantage insurance cost depends mainly on the following factors:
- The type of plan chosen (individual or group)
- The policy maximum chosen (the maximum amount the plan will pay per injury or illness)
- The deductible chosen (the amount you have to pay before the plan pays)
- The age and health status of the insured person
- The duration and location of your program
Student Health Advantage Claims Information
Download Student Health Advantage insurance claims form
Claims Department
International Medical Group P.O.Box 9162 Farmington Hills, MI 48333
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