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Travel Insurance Travel with Trip protection Global medical(> 1 Year) Multi-Trip (Annual)

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F1 Visa Student Health insurance plan highlights

College student health Insurance plans can be expensive with specific university requirements.
Contact us with the university requirements and we can help pick an alternative policy that will meet their requirements and your budget.
We will also help complete the university insurance waiver form.
To help make an informed decision, we have compared benefits of health insurance for international students studying in the USA.

Do students qualify for medicaid?

Medicaid is a US government program available to US citizens in some sort of financial need. Check with your state's guidelines for eligibility. Medicaid is however not available for international students who are not US citizens.

Can college students get free health insurance?

US college students can be covered by their parent's health insurance up to the age of 26 years. It is technically not "free" as their parents are paying for it, but it may be subsidized by the parent's employer.

Popular plans for different student categories

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The students must be pursuing their education outside their home country

US Students abroad

International Students in the United States

Categories:

US Students abroad
F1 VISA
J1 VISA
F2 or J2 VISA
F1 with OPT Status
SPORTS Coverage

Study USA

by Travel insure

Plan Maximum
Deductible
Incidental home country 15 days per three months
$5k coverage for sports
Maternity
Pre-existing conditions coverage available

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Student Secure Elite

by Tokiomarine HCC

Plan Maximum
Deductible
Incidental home country 15 days per three months
$5k coverage for sports
80% covered
Pre-existing conditions coverage after 6 months

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Liaison Student Elite

by Seven Corners

Plan Maximum
Deductible
Incidental home country up to a cumulative 14 days
$5k coverage for sports
Maternity
Pre-existing conditions coverage after 6 months

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GeoBlue Navigator

by Geoblue

Plan Maximum
Deductible
Sports
Maternity
Pre-existing conditions covered with creditable coverage
Preventive care services available
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Liaison Student Economy

by Seven Corners

Plan Maximum
Deductible
$5k (high school sports)
Maternity
$5k pre-existing conditions coverage for US citizens only
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Study USA

by Travel insure

Plan Maximum
Deductible
Sports
Maternity
Pre-existing conditions coverage after 6 months
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Student Secure Select

by Tokio Marine HCC

Plan Maximum
Deductible
$5k coverage for sports
80% covered for maternity
Pre-existing conditions coverage after 6 months
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Student Health Advantage

by International Medical Group

Plan Maximum $1,000,000
Deductible $25
$5k coverage for sports
Maternity
Pre-existing conditions coverage after 6 months
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Insurance for International Students (F1 Visa)

International students often purchase their health insurance in the University. While this is most popular and convenient, it is often expensive. The plans offered on our website are cheaper and provide comparable coverage. You can compare the plans that we offer by getting quotes which also shows the coverage details. We can facilitate getting the insurance waiver form completed if required by your college.

These plans are also available for international students with M1 Visa taking part in vocational or technical training.

Limitations

Student Secure Select, Patriot Exchange and Student Health Advantage Platinum do not provide coverage for wellness/routine and preventive care services.

Student Secure Budget

by Tokio Marine HCC

Plan Maximum
Deductible
Mental health
Sports
Maternity
Includes Mental health

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Student Health Advantage

by International Medical Group

Plan Maximum
Deductible
Mental health
Sports
Maternity
Pre-existing conditions coverage after 6 months
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Patriot Exchange

by International Medical Group

Plan Maximum
Deductible $100
Mental health
Sports
Maternity
Plan cover for dependents, Sports, can be purchased for J2 only Know More

Study USA

by Travel insure

Plan Maximum
Deductible $50
Mental health
Sports
Maternity
Covers one physical exam

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Patriot America

by International Medical Group

Plan Maximum $50,000
Deductible $0
Great coverage for a great price.

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Patriot Exchange

by International Medical Group

Plan Maximum
Deductible $100
Plan can be purchased even if the F1 visa or J1 visa holder is not covered under this plan. Know More

Atlas America

by Tokio Marine HCC

Plan Maximum
Deductible $0
Always eligible for purchase no matter what age and how long a person has been in the US Know More

Insurance coverage for F2 or J2 Visa holders

Spouse and Childrens of F1 and J1 visa holders are issued the F2 and J2 visas respectively. While J1 visa holders have insurance requirements mandated by the US consulate, given the high health care costs in the US, it is prudent for F2 and J2 visa holders to also have proper insurance coverage.

Liaison Economy

by Seven Corners

Plan Maximum
Deductible
Great coverage for a great price.

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Atlas America

by Tokio Marine HCC

Plan Maximum
Deductible $0
Always eligible for purchase no matter what age and how long a person has been in the US Know More

Safe Travels USA

by Trawick International

Plan Maximum
Deductible
Pre-existing conditions coverage after 6 months, sports and maternity is also covered
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Plan options for students in OPT status

International students on the F1 visa are allowed to enroll for optional practical training(OPT). This allows students to work off campus, or work without being enrolled for coursework in the university. Since students in this OPT visa status are not enrolled in coursework, they will be ineligible for some student insurance plans.

Student Secure Select

by Tokio Marine HCC

Plan Maximum
Deductible
$5,000 maximum per injury or illness medical expenses only
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Student Health Advantage

by International Medical Group

Plan Maximum $1,000,000
Deductible
Provide Adventure Sports Rider upto $50,000 lifetime maximum.
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GeoBlue Navigator

by Geoblue

Plan Maximum Unlimited
Deductible
Sports related injuries are covered.

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Best health insurance for international students in USA on OPT status

Not on a F1 visa? Please review these other visa categories

J1 visa holders

Insurance for Exchange scholars satisfying visa requirements

F2 dependents

Insurance plans for dependents of an F1 visa holders

Tourist Visa

Health insurance plans for travelers visiting USA on vacation

J2 dependents

Insurance for J2 visa dependants satisfying visa requirements

OPT Status within F1 visa

Insurance plans for students on OPT status

US Student Abroad

Insurance plans for US students studying outside their home country

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International student health insurance

Students when they travel outside their home country to study along with the university academic experience also get an opportunity to experience a new culture and to see different parts of the world and meet new people with varied backgrounds. However when you are outside your home country you are also vulnerable to fall sick given the new living environment, cuisine and weather. Your domestic health insurance may not cover you in a foreign country therefore a good student health insurance plan is necessary to keep you secure in the event of a medical emergency.

Following are the list of popular countries where international students and US students visit to pursue their studies.