Is Travel Health Insurance Really Worth It?

Not everyone has wanderlust, but it’s safe to say that if you’re reading this article, then you’ve been searching travel sites lately and dreaming about your next trip. You might also be wondering if you should get travel health insurance, trip insurance, or evacuation insurance. The answer is yes! Why? Because things go wrong. Not […]

Humorous International Travel Tips for the Family

10 International Travel Tips for Families that Will Make You Smile There are lots of tips out there to help you travel with your kids.  The tips provided here—they’re a little better than the rest. These international travel tips might even make you smile!  And maybe, just maybe, you will try some of them out—especially […]

What’s Special about Study Abroad Health Insurance for Students and Teachers?

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Study Abroad Health Insurance is special international health insurance for students and teachers studying abroad. It can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Just know that they face a different set of criteria when choosing a plan than, for example, a honeymooning couple visiting Tahiti for 10 days. Whether you have a high […]

Will Medicare Cover Me If I Retire Abroad?

Retirees are moving abroad for so many reasons. Many are searching for a lower cost of living, others are returning to the country where they were born. Perhaps you long for a lower stress environment, maybe somewhere you can have daily walks on the beach. On the other hand, maybe you want to retire overseas […]

Travel insurance for sailing the Baja Ha-Ha

What type of travel insurance should I get for sailing the Baja Ha-Ha? If you’re heading down on the Baja Ha-Ha this year, you should consider travel insurance for sailing. There are several options for health care, as well as evacuation coverage, depending on your sailing plans. International health insurance includes two categories: Long Term […]

International Students Give Travel Advice

Travel Advice from International Students Studying Abroad A group of international students shares their travel advice from adventures around the US.  Every year a group of foreign students comes to Grossmont College to learn English. They enroll in the American Collegiate English (ACE) program at Grossmont College to study here in San Diego. If you’re […]

Tips for International Travel

International travel checklist A trip requires careful planning.  Below are some important steps to prepare for a safe trip outside the United States. These tips for international travel come from the Department of State’s travel website. Their advice includes getting international health insurance, and I can help you with that! Click here for a quick […]

Health Insurance for International Students

You’re ready to embark on the chance of a lifetime to further your studies overseas. Your visa is in order, your bags are packed, you’ve got your language dictionary. Be aware that health insurance for international students is another important necessity for traveling abroad! If you are a student going to study in a foreign […]

Medical Evacuation Insurance Would Have Got Him Home

The following story was picked up by NBC. It actually happened to an acquaintance of mine right here in San Diego. If he had had an evacuation policy he would for sure be home in time to see his daughter go to prom.  Medical evacuation policies are like AAA for your body—they get you from […]

Expat Health Insurance In China – They Wish They Had Bought It

Accident in Beijing – They should have had expat health insurance in China Living and working in China is an exciting adventure. Many young people and entrepreneurs are heading overseas to take advantage of economic advantages, learn a language and a culture and maybe even meet someone special while traveling.   Alex. W, 24, had […]

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