International Student Insurance

International student medical insurance is designed to provide key coverage that full-time students may need while studying abroad.

WorldTrips’ student medical insurance plans offer:

  • Four Plan LevelsCompare plans to ensure you meet your school or visa requirements and budget
  • Flexible Payments – Choose monthly payments or pay in full and save
  • Travel Assistance – Get 24/7 multilingual emergency assistance
  • Ease of Use – Your policy documents will be emailed immediately upon purchase, and you can manage your plan via our online Member Portal
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Why Do You Need International Student Insurance?

Easy. In many cases, it’s required.

  • Your visa may require student medical insurance. StudentSecure meets or exceeds most visa requirements (including the J-1 visa). You’ll get a visa letter you can use as proof of coverage.

  • Your program or school may require student medical insurance. StudentSecure meets the requirements of many universities. Opting out of school-sponsored coverage? We can send a completed waiver form to you and your school.

  • Your regular health insurance may not cover you for unexpected injury or illness abroad. And very few plans pay for medical evacuation.

Why WorldTrips?

Who is insuring you is just as important as the insurance plan you choose. For the past 25 years, WorldTrips has provided travel insurance and compassionate service to help our customers travel fearlessly. Our knowledgeable customer representatives are available 24/7 to respond to your travel emergencies, no matter the situation, time zone, or spoken language.

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“Of the top eight travel insurance companies in our review, WorldTrips’ underwriting company is the only one to have an A++ (Superior) financial strength rating from AM Best.”

Explore Our International Student Insurance Plans

WorldTrips’ international student medical insurance plans are called StudentSecure. Choose from four StudentSecure plans to get the right coverage at the right price for you. StudentSecure Provides:

  • Benefits for unexpected injury and illness
  • Recreational sports and activities coverage
  • Some mental health coverage
  • Travel assistance services

Select a plan to see coverage highlights:

Overall Maximum: $200,000

Maximum Per Injury or Illness: $100,000

Deductible Per Injury or Illness: $0

Highlights

  • Meets J-1 Visa Requirements
  • Unexpected Injury and Illness
  • Some Mental Health Coverage
  • Recreational Sports and Activities
  • No Pre-Existing Condition Coverage
Coverage: $ $ $ $
Cost: $ $ $ $
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I Need Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage for My Visa

Many international students already have insurance for their time abroad but need evacuation and repatriation coverage to meet their school or visa requirements. These students choose Atlas MedEvac insurance. This supplemental plan can provide the coverage you need without the added benefits and cost.

You’re eligible for Atlas MedEvac if you’re a non-U.S. citizen traveling to the U.S. or anywhere else outside of your home country.

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • Lifetime Maximum – $75,000
  • Deductible – $0
  • Emergency Medical Evacuation – Up to $50,000
  • Repatriation of Remains – Up to $25,000
  • Local Burial or Cremation – Up to $5,000

FAQs: WorldTrips’ International Student Insurance Plans

How Do I Register for a Member Portal Account?

2. Under “Continue Sign In” click “First-time user? Register for an account.”

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3. On the Register page, enter the email address you wish to use to sign into your account. This email does not need to match the email address associated with your policy.

Enter your policy number and select whether or not you are the insured or the insured’s legal guardian. Enter the insured’s first and last name as entered on the policy. (You can see how the insured’s name was entered on your ID card and fulfillment documents that were sent to you upon purchase.)

Enter the insured’s date of birth. Then choose a password. Follow the password instructions noted on the page.

Read and agree to the terms and conditions by checking the box. Then click the “Continue” button.

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 4. You will be taken to the Sign In page. Enter the email address and password you used to register your account and click “Sign In.”

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5. To add an additional layer of security when signing into your account, you will be prompted to choose your preferred multifactor authentication method.

Options Include:
a. Okta Verify - Click "Setup" if you wish to use a push notification sent to the mobile app

b. SMS Authentication* - Click "Setup" if you wish to enter a single-use code that is sent to your mobile phone

c. Voice Call Authentication* - Click "Setup" if you wish to follow voice instructions via phone

d. Security Question - Click "Setup" if you wish to answer a security question

 *Please be sure to use a method which you will have continual access to on your travels. Do not use phone numbers that will not work outside of your current service area.

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 6. Follow the setup instructions of your chosen multifactor authentication method. Then click “Finish.”

 7. On the resulting page, choose a "Forgot Password" question. Make sure you select a question with only one correct answer that is easy to remember.

 Type the answer into the blank box below "Answer." You will need this answer to access your account if you ever forget your Member Portal password and need to reset it.

 You may also choose to add a phone number for resetting your password or unlocking your account using SMS text message or a voice call if you don’t have access to your email.

 Click "Create My Account."

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How Do I Submit a Claim?

You must complete, sign, and submit a Claimant's Statement and Authorization form along with proof of claim (itemized bills, payment receipts, medical records, police reports, etc.) for every incident. (Click here to download the form in Spanish).

Filing a Claim on Behalf of Someone Else? If you are filing this claim on behalf of another person, you MUST fill out the section of the Claimant's Statement and Authorization form labeled "Supplement D - Authorization Form for Use and/or Disclosure of Protected Health Information" – also known as a HIPAA form. This section must be signed by the policyholder in order for us to speak with you regarding any of the policyholder's Protected Health Information (PHI). Without this signed form, we may only disclose to you the status of the claim.

You can complete and submit the Claimant's Statement and Authorization form along with supporting documents in one of the following ways:

Via DocuSign within Member Portal (Most Efficient Approach)

1. Go to Member Portal (formerly Client Zone / Student Zone).
2. Log in to your account. If this is your first time using Member Portal, please click here to view instructions for registering your new account.

If you already have a Client Zone / Student Zone account, you do not need to register for a Member Portal account. Simply log in to Member Portal using your Client Zone / Student Zone login details.

3. Click "Claims and Appeals" in the main navigation menu.
4. Click “Submit New Claim Via DocuSign” button under the “Claimant’s Statement and Authorization Form” subheader in the “File a Claim” section and follow the instructions.

For more extensive step-by-step instructions, including screenshots, please see our Claims Guide.

Don’t Have Access to the Claims and Appeals Page? If you noted that you are not the insured or the insured’s legal guardian, you will see the Protected Health Information Authorization page in place of the Claims and Appeals page. Enter the insured’s email address and click “Send Request.” Once the insured has completed and submitted our HIPAA form, you will gain access to the Claims and Appeals page and have the ability to submit a claim within 3-5 days.

By Mail

1. Download the Claimant's Statement and Authorization form. (Click here to download the form in Spanish.)
2. Print, complete, and sign the form.

Mail to:

WorldTrips Claims Department
PO Box 240358
Apple Valley, MN 55124
U.S.A.

WorldTrips is also happy to fax, e-mail, or mail the form(s) to you upon request.

Important Note for Students
For eligibility purposes, you must submit the following along with a Claimant's Statement and Authorization form:

- A copy of your education-related visa (F-1, J-1, OPT, etc.) or valid I-20/DS2019
- Proof of full-time student status (not necessary if submitting a valid F-1 visa including OPT, or J-1 visa)

Can I Submit a Claim on Behalf of Someone Else?

Yes, you may submit a claim on behalf of someone else, but you must fill out the section of the Claimant's Statement and Authorization form labeled "Supplement D - Authorization Form for Use and/or Disclosure of Protected Health Information" - also known as the HIPAA form. We must have a completed copy of this form signed by the policyholder if you wish to speak with us regarding any of the policyholder's Protected Health Information (PHI). Without this signed form, we may only disclose to you the status of the claim. If you have already submitted a claim and you did not complete this section OR if WorldTrips has requested that you submit the Authorization Form for Use and/or Disclosure of Protected Health Information (HIPPA), you do not need to fill out another claim form.

How Do I Submit the Authorization Form for Use and/or Disclosure of Protected Health Information (HIPPA Form) If I Did Not Complete This Section of the Claim Form?

If you have already submitted a claim on behalf of someone else and did not complete this section OR if WorldTrips has requested that you submit the Authorization Form for Use and/or Disclosure of Protected Health Information (HIPAA), you do not need to fill out another claim form. You can submit the HIPAA form separately in one of the following ways:

Electronically via Member Portal

  1. Go to Member Portal.
  2. Log in to your account. If this is your first time using Member Portal, please click here to view instructions for registering your new account.

    If you already have a Client Zone / Student Zone account, you do not need to register for a Member Portal account. Simply log in to Member Portal using your Client Zone / Student Zone login details.

  3. Click "Claims and Appeals" in the main navigation menu.

If You See the Protected Health Information Authorization Page:

- Because you selected that you are not the insured or the insured's legal guardian upon registering for Member Portal, you do not yet have access to the Claims and Appeals page.
- Under the "Protected Health Information Authorization" header, enter the insured's email address and click the "Send Request" button.
- The insured will receive an email with a link to complete, sign, and submit the HIPPA form via DocuSign. You will gain access to the Claims and Appeals page and will be able to see the status of any pending claims within 3-5 days of the date the policyholder completed and submitted the form.

If You See the Claims and Appeals Page:

- Click the "Fill Out and Submit Via DocuSign" button under the "Authorization Form for Use and/or Disclosure of Protected Health Information (HIPPA)" subheader in the "File a Claim" section.
- Enter the insured's name and an email address and click the "Begin Signing" button.
- Click the yellow "Continue" button, fill out the form and the required information (as noted by the red boxes); have the policyholder sign the form, and click the yellow "Finish" button.
- Clicking "Finish" submits the document and sends a PDF of your signed Authorization Form for Use and/or Disclosure of Protected Health Information to the email address entered. Download or print a copy of your completed form for your records. If you do not receive a confirmation email with your completed form attached within 24 hours, please contact WorldTrips to make sure your form was properly submitted.

By Mail
  1. Download the Authorization Form for Use and/or Disclosure of Protected Health Information.
  2. Print, complete, and have the policyholder sign the form.
  3. Mail to:
    WorldTrips Claims Department
    PO Box 240358
    Apple Valley, MN 55124
    U.S.A.

When and How Will I Receive My Fulfillment Documents?

During the checkout process, you will have the option to receive your ID cards and other fulfillment documents by:

  • Email only OR by
  • Email and hard copy

If you select “Email only,” you will receive your ID cards and fulfillment documents by email as soon as your application has been processed and your credit card has been approved. This typically takes a few minutes or less.

If you select “Email and hard copy,” you will receive your ID cards and fulfillment documents by email as soon as your application has been processed and your credit card has been approved. You will also receive hard copies of your ID cards and fulfillment documents by mail to the address you entered on your application.


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WorldTrips' Atlas Journey, Atlas Cruiser, and Atlas On-The-Go trip protection insurance products are underwritten by Tokio Marine HCC's U.S. Specialty Insurance Company (USSIC). USSIC is a Texas-domiciled insurance company operating on an admitted basis throughout the United States. Coverage is available to U.S. residents of the U.S. states and District of Columbia only. This plan provides insurance coverage that only applies during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home, and automobile insurance policies. Coverage may not be available in all states.

In the State of California, operating as WorldTrips Insurance Services. California Non-Resident Producer License Number: 0G39705