- International Student Health Insurance Sets Enrollment Records
Study USA-HealthCare projects an all-time record number of students buying coverage this month. The plan continues to grow by offering great rates and generous coverage. The buzz is spreading among students in the international student and study abroad communities, who often find the plan a significant cost savings over other options. (PRWeb Aug 10, 2007)
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- Team Attempts to Avoid Modern-Day Pirates While Making History with Journey Around the World, Reports Trip Sponsor Travel Insurance Services
Expedition 360 is on track to be the first to circumnavigate the world by human power. The team is currently pedal boating across the Indian Ocean while attempting to avoid pirates, fighting difficult currents, and struggling with water-maker failure. From the small, specially equipped pedal-boat, the Moksha, the team is also chronicling the journey through its blog, the Expedition 360 journal. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2007)
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- Cruise Insurance -- What if You Get Sick on the Ship? Tips from Industry Expert Travel Insurance Services
A surprising percentage of cruise passengers pay a visit to the ship's doctor and not always for a sunburn or hangover. Travelers planning a cruise should take a few simple steps ahead of time to prepare for the possibility of getting sick or hurt. This includes being up to date on immunizations and having ample medical and evacuation insurance that travels with them. (PRWeb Mar 1, 2007)
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- 'Me -- Buy Travel Insurance?' Ten Reasons Travelers are Glad They Did, from Industry Expert Travel Insurance Services
What's the big deal about travel insurance? More travelers are buying it, but why? Here are ten situations when travelers are glad to have travel insurance. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2006)
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- New Cancel for Any Reason Travel Insurance Benefit Provides Travel Planning Flexibility
Planning your vacation is fun, but worrying about the many reasons why you may have to cancel your trip isn't. That's why Travel Insurance Services (TIS) has enhanced Travel Insurance Select, one of its most popular plans, to include an optional Cancel for Any Reason insurance benefit. (PRWeb Sep 14, 2006)
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- Tips for Purchasing Travel Insurance Online
It’s easy to book all of your travel arrangements online, but what about your travel insurance? By knowing what to look for on the Web, it’s easy to find the coverage you need at a price you can afford. (PRWeb Jul 12, 2006)
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- Schengen Visa and Travel Health Insurance Required for Some European Travel
For U.S. residents whose citizenship is elsewhere, travel among fifteen European countries is now easier with the Schengen visa. This visa allows travelers to cross the borders of the now 15 participating countries without the inconvenience of lengthy border checks. Requirements for this visa are extensive, including providing proof of qualifying travel health insurance for the duration of the stay. (PRWeb May 23, 2006)
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- International Students Can Instantly Purchase Medical Coverage
Busy international students studying in the United States can now enjoy the convenience of instant online purchase and renewal of Study USA-HealthCare Insurance. Study USA often meet's university requirements for medical coverage, and students can purchase only the timeframe they need -- from one month to one year at a time. (PRWeb Mar 1, 2006)
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- Neglecting Medical Evacuation Insurance for International Travel Can Be Costly
It can be a costly mistake to overlook travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage for international trips, as a prominent sportsman recently learned when he spent over $100,000 of his own money to return home for treatment. His case may seem unusual, but even something as simple as a fall on a cruise ship or a traffic accident in a foreign country can be expensive and complex. Many health plans offer limited or no coverage for medical evacuation – particularly Medicare plans. (PRWeb Nov 15, 2005)
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- Studying Abroad? Be Prepared
For most students, back to school means buying a new backpack and No. 2 pencils, and getting the laptop computer ready. But for students studying outside their home country, the preparation is much more challenging. Aside from studying a new language and learning new customs, both U.S. students studying abroad and international students coming to the United States must plan for the duration of their trip – whether it’s a semester or a year. This includes preparing for unexpected situations that can arise when being away from home for an extended period of time -- here are a few pre-departure tips for making the study abroad experience easier. (PRWeb Aug 17, 2005)
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