A health insurance plan is required to participate in one of the study abroad programs.  You need to make sure that your current plan covers you outside of the United States.  If the present plan does not provide coverage, you must purchase a plan that does.  A few companies that provide health insurance overseas are listed below.  Please note that the study abroad office does not endorse any particular one.  You should research the plans thoroughly and pick the one that best fits your particular needs.

All Aboard Benefits
CMI Insurance Specialists
E student Insurance
HTH Travel Insurance
International Student
International Student Insurance
Wallach & Company, Inc.

It is a Saint Mary’s University policy that all study abroad participants obtain an International Student Identification Card (ISIC).  The ISIC provides some basic health and travel insurance, as well as student discounts.  However, the ISIC covers only a small portion of expenses for illness or major accidents.  Therefore, it is only supplemental insurance.

This card is available through the Study Abroad Office for $22.  Click here to download an application

ISIC coverage includes:

$300,000 Emergency Medical Transportation
$25,000 Accident Medical Expense
$25,000 Repatriation of Remains
$5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment - Air
$1,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment - Other
$500 Travel Document Replacement
$165 Per Day Sickness/Hospital (up to 61 days)
$100 Baggage Delay
$100 Travel Delay (Domestic only)

The ISIC also has a 24-hour traveler hotline for assistance. The ISIC Help line is (877) 370-4742 or 715-345-0505 (collect worldwide).