IMG’s Student Journey Lite is the chepeset student medical insurance 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.
The Student Journey Lite insurance cost is ranges from $30 to $96 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. Students up to age of 64 years can choose maximum limits of $150,000 and deductible $100.
For Example here we are showing Student Journey Lite cost per month with deductible of $100.
Eligible Medical Expenses help | 100% |
Hospital room and board help | $1,000 per day, 30 days max |
Surgery help | $1,000 max |
Intensive Care help | $1,525 per day, 8 days max |
Hospital Emergency Room | Up to 80%. $350 illness deductible if not admitted |
Outpatient Diagnostic Laboratory / X-ray | $500 per examinaiton + additional $350 if Cat scan, PET scan, or MRI |
Outpatient Diagnositc Radiology | $500 per examinaiton + additional $350 if Cat scan, PET scan, or MRI |
Anesthesia help | 100% |
Chiropractic Care help | Included (medical order or treatment plan required) |
Physical Therapy help | Outpatient $35 per visit, 1 visit per day, 12 visit max |
Physician Visits help | $50 per visit, 1 visit per day, 30 days max |
Urgent Care Clinic help | 100% |
Walk-In Clinic help | 100% |
Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy help | $1,000 max Inpatient and Outpatient combined |
Pre-Admission Testing | $900 max |
Assistant Surgeon help | 25% of Surgeon's payable benefit (20% of primary surgeon’s eligible fee) |
Prescription Drugs and Medication | $100 per prescription 30 days dispensing maixmum per prescription |
Mental/Nervous help | Outpatient: 80% up to 40 visits or $5,000 max per policy period Inpatient: 80% up to 30 days max |
Maternity | $5,000 normal delivery $7,500 for c-section delivery |
Newborn Care | $500 maximum |
Pre-Existing Conditions help | After 6 months of waiting period |
Traumatic Dental Injury help | 100% Rendered at a hospital facility due to a covered accidental injury and subject to the sublimits, deductible, coinsurance and copayment amounts listed in the benefit summary. |
Dental Treatment | $500 max (unexpected pain or non-emergent accidents only) |
Accidental Death & Dismemberment help | Principal Sum Maximum: $10,000 |
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 |
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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 Student Journey Lite 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."
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Without doubt, all students should have health insurance while they are in the US. The US health care costs are the highest in the world and a minor injury or accident could set you back tens of thousands of dollars. Being healthy and taking care of yourself is, of course, highly recommended, but accidents happen to us all and when we least expect.
Students should have proper insurance before anything emergency situation arises so that you do not find yourself in serious debt.
Yes, International students can definitely get student medical insurance, we offer many student insurance options on American Visitor Insurance. Quite often, the universities themselves offer student insurance, however this can be expensive. At student insurance plans that we offer are considerably more affordable than the University insurance plans, while providing similar coverage benefits.
However, students should confirm if the University allows students to but insurance outside the University, and if they can get the required insurance waiver for this student insurance.
No. International students are not eligible for Medicare. Medicare is a US government program only available to US citizens or US permanent residents who have paid into the US system.
International student health insurance is health insurance coverage for individuals who are studying abroad either short or long term while away from their home countries. Many of the US domestic health insurance plans may not cover a person fully while abroad. Also, some international programs may require certain levels of health insurance while participating in their programs.
Luckily, we at American Visitor Insurance have made it easy to compare and find a student health insurance plan just right for you and your situation.
The best student medical insurance will vary for each student. There is no single student insurance which will work as the best international student health insurance plan for all students. The factors to consider while identifying the best student insurance will be the coverage benefits, the provider network and the cost of the health insurance for international students.
US citizens are eligible to purchase health insurance plans through their state's health insurance marketplace. Non-US citizens can purchase visitor insurance plans. Those foreign students on the F or J visas qualify specifically for "student" health insurance plans which are often cheaper than visitor insurance. Students can compare student medical insurance plans and make an informed choice.
Most colleges offer group health insurance for their students. This may be required if the student does not have any other insurance. Check with your institution as to what is available. However the student insurance plans that are offered in American Visitor Insurance are usually cheaper than University insurance while offering similar coverage.
Students can compare the coverage of the University insurance along with the plans on this website and make an informed decision.
The health insurance cost for the college student will depend on the coverage benefits of the student insurance plan, the age of the student, the medical maximum coverage required and the deductible for the plan. The cost of student health insurance coverage within the US is more expensive when compared to coverage outside the US.