IMG’s Student Journey international student health insurance is available for non-U.S. individuals coming to the USA (or its territories) on J1, F1, and M1 visas. International students planning to continue their education in the U.S. may be required to have health insurance in place before they can enroll or apply for a visa. Some U.S. universities mandate group health insurance plans, while others have specific benefit requirements but allow students to provide their own coverage.
IMG offers flexibility, ensuring you can access the right benefits at the right cost. The Student Journey Medical Insurance provides a comprehensive range of essential benefits designed to meet both the medical and budgetary needs of all students. Student Journey Insurance plan has three options:
Eligible insureds can request coverage renewal 30 days to 12 months in advance, as long as premiums are paid and eligibility requirements are met. Coverage can be reapplied for, but not automatically renewed.
The Student Journey insurance cost is ranges from $30 to $293 per month. This is dependent on the factors namely age of the student, the plan maximum and the deductible.
The higher the plan limit, the higher will be the premium, while the higher the deductible the lower will be the premium.Student Journey plan has 3 varients , Studet Journey Lite offers medical maximum of $150,000 with $100 dedutible, Studet Journey Plus offers medical maximum $300,000 with $500 dedutible and Studet Journey Platinum offers medical maximum $500,000 with deductible $250 up to ages 64.
For Example here we are showing Student Journey cost per month
Student Journey Lite |
Student Journey Plus |
Student Journey Platinum |
Maximum Limit | ||
$400,000 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Per Illness or Injury limit | ||
$150,000 | $300,000 | $500,000 |
Deductible | ||
$100 per injury or illness | $500 per period of coverage In network /$750 out of network | $250 per period of coverage In network/$400 out of network |
Student Health Center Deductible/Copay | ||
$45 | $25 | $15 |
Eligible Medical Expenses help | ||
In-Network: 80% up to policy maximum Out-Network: 60% up to policy maximum |
covers 100% of eligible medical expenses | In-Network: 80% up to policy maximum Out-Network: 60% up to policy maximum |
Physician Visits help | ||
$40 copay Specialist $50 copay | $50 per visit, 1 visit per day, 30 days max | $15 copay Specialist $50 copay |
Urgent Care Clinic help | ||
$50 copay 80% In-Network / 60% Out-of-Network |
Covers up to 100% | $50 copay 80% In-Network / 60% Out-of-Network |
Walk-In Clinic help | ||
In-Network: 80% up to policy maximum Out-Network: 60% up to policy maximum |
covers 100% of eligible medical expenses | In-Network: 80% up to policy maximum Out-Network: 60% up to policy maximum |
Hospital emergency room help | ||
$350 illness deductible if not admitted | $350 illness deductible if not admitted | $300 illness deductible if not admitted |
Hospital room and board help | ||
$350 deductible per confinement | $1,000 per day, 30 days max | $350 deductible per confinement |
Intensive care unit help | ||
80% In-Network / 60% Out-of-Network | $1,525 per day, 8 days max | 80% In-Network / 60% Out-of-Network |
Hospital Miscellaneous Expenses | ||
80% In-Network / 60% Out-of-Network | $500 per day, 30 days max | 80% In-Network / 60% Out-of-Network |
Scheduled Outpatient or Day Surgery | ||
80% In-Network / 60% Out-of-Network | $1,000 max | 80% In-Network / 60% Out-of-Network |
Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy help | ||
In-Network: 80% up to policy maximum Out-Network: 60% up to policy maximum |
$1,000 max Inpatient and Outpatient combined | In-Network: 80% up to policy maximum Out-Network: 60% up to policy maximum |
Pre-Admission Testing | ||
In-Network: 80% up to policy maximum Out-Network: 60% up to policy maximum |
$900 max | In-Network: 80% up to policy maximum Out-Network: 60% up to policy maximum |
Assistant Surgeon help | ||
25% of Surgeon's payable benefit (20% of primary surgeon’s eligible fee) |
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Anesthesia help | ||
100% | 100% | 100% |
Durable Medical Equipment help | ||
In-Network: 80% up to policy maximum Out-Network: 60% up to policy maximum |
$1,000 max Inpatient and Outpatient combined | In-Network: 80% up to policy maximum Out-Network: 60% up to policy maximum |
Chiropractic Care help | ||
Included (medical order or treatment plan required) | Included (medical order or treatment plan required) | Included (medical order or treatment plan required) |
Physical Therapy help | ||
$30 copay per visit, 1 visit per day, 12 visit max | Outpatient $35 per visit, 1 visit per day, 12 visit max | $30 copay per visit, 1 visit per day, 12 visit max |
Maternity & Newborn Care | ||
Maternity: $5,000 normal delivery $7,500 for c-section delivery Newborn: $500 maximum |
Maternity: $5,000 normal delivery $7,500 for c-section delivery Newborn: $500 maximum |
Maternity: $5,000 normal delivery $7,500 for c-section delivery Newborn: $500 maximum |
Traumatic Dental Injury help | ||
80% In-Network / 60% Out-of-Network | 100% | 100% |
Dental Treatment | ||
$500 max (unexpected pain or non-emergent accidents only) | $500 max (unexpected pain or non-emergent accidents only) | $500 max (unexpected pain or non-emergent accidents only) |
Child Preventive Care | ||
Not Available | Not Available | $200 max |
Mental/Nervous help | ||
Outpatient: 50 copay up to $150 per session Inpatient: 80% In-Network / 60% Out-of-Network |
Outpatient: 80% up to 40 visits or $5,000 max per policy period Inpatient: 80% up to 30 days max |
Outpatient: 50 copay up to $150 per session Inpatient: 80% In-Network / 60% Out-of-Network |
Student Journey Lite |
Student Journey Plus |
Student Journey Platinum |
Emergency medical evacuation help | ||
Up to $120,000 | Up to $60,000 | Up to Unlimited |
Return of mortal remains or cremation/burial help | ||
$60,000 max with $5,000 max for cremation/burial | $50,000 max with $5,000 max for cremation/burial | Unlimited with $5,000 max for cremation/burial |
Emergency local ambulance help | ||
Up to 100% | ||
Interfacility Ambulance Transfer help | ||
Up to 100% | Up to $400 | Up to 100% |
Repatriation for Medical Treatment help | ||
$50,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
Student Journey Lite |
Student Journey Plus |
Student Journey Platinum |
Accidental Death & Dismemberment help | ||
Principal Sum Maximum: $10,000 Death must occur within 90 days of the Accident |
Student Journey Lite |
Student Journey Plus |
Student Journey Platinum |
Pre-Existing Conditions help | Covered after 6 months of waiting period |
The Student can purchase an optional rider at the time of application. The optional riders provide additional coverage for a minimal charge.
Age | Maximum limit |
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0-49 years | $50,000 Maximum Limit per Injury or Illness |
50-59 years | $30,000 Maximum Limit per Injury or Illness |
60-64 years | $15,000 Maximum Limit per Injury or Illness |
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.
If you purchase Student Journey Platinum student 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 Student Journey Platinum student PPO network »Student Journey Platinum Insurance is a medical insurance plan for students and cultural exchange participants. It has different coverage limits depending on the plan option you choose. This plan covers medical maximum of $150,000, $300,000 and $500,000 with deductible of $100, $250 and $500.
IMG Student Journey insurance covers pre-existing conditions after 6 months of waiting period.
Affordable Care Act affects the Non US students purchasing this plan. As non-resident aliens, international students, scholars and people involved in cultural exchange programs on F, J, Q, M Visas are not subject to the individual mandate for the first five years in the US. All other J categories are not subjected to the individual mandate for two years. Since international students are not subject to the mandate, they are not required to purchase a plan that meets PPACA requirements and can purchase the Student Journey Platinum.
Student journey insurance covers maternity up to $5,000 normal delivery $7,500 for c-section delivery and for newborn up to $500 maximum.
Yes. Adventure sports coverage is available as optional rider up to the age of 65 years. If you are a thrill-seeking traveler who enjoys life's more adventurous activities, you may want to consider adding supplemental coverage to your plan.
The Adventure Sports Rider provides coverage for any Illness or Injury sustained while taking part in activities designated as Adventure Sports, which are limited to the following: abseiling, BMX, bobsledding, bungee jumping, cannoning, caving, hot air ballooning, jungle zip lining, parachuting, paragliding, parascending, rappelling, skydiving, spelunking and windsurfing.
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