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01. Insurance plan for student on stem OPT

questionHi,
Can I buy Visit USA plan for the stem OPT?
Thanks,
Monisha

questionDear Monisha,
Thank you for contacting us at American Visitor Insurance for your Students health insurance needs!
Yes, this plan is available for those on OPT. Please see this page as well for your information:OPT Medical Insurance

Please let us know if you have any further questions

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02. Insurance plan for OPT student with hazardous sports coverage

questionHi,
I am an OPT student and I need a plan that can cover me. I need coverage for adventure sports. Please send me the one that satisfies both these conditions.
Best,
Rathna

questionDear Rathna,
Thank you for contacting us at American Visitor Insurance for your Student sports insurance needs!. Below is an excellent comprehensive plan called Visit USA from Travel Insurance Services. This plan does not have any restrictions with any state in US. This plan is suitable for OPT students as well. This plan has an optional benefit of covering adventurous and hazardous sports activity which makes it an excellent option for customers interested in hazardous sports. This plan provides coverage for motocross racing which is one of the highly requested activity for coverage. Please visit the below link and scroll down to the Visit USA healthcare plan which is the first option in the list of suggested plans and view all the hazardous sports activities listed:
To get quote and purchase this plan, please visit the below link:

Visit USA Healthcare Travel Insurance

Feel free to contact us in case of questions over email or phone and we will be glad to assist you.

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03. International health insurance for F1 visa student on OPT

questionHi,
I just started my optional practical training (OPT) on my F1 visa here in the US. I have lost my university's coverage and was hoping to get insurance until July 1. What would be my best options?
Best,
Shabih

questionDear Shabih,
Thank you for contacting us at American Visitor Insurance for your F1 visa student health insurance needs! needs!
You are eligible for any of our visitor policies unless you have already arrived in US and stayed in US for some time now.
Please visit our compare tool facility at the below link: Visitors Medical Compare Tool
By entering the required information in the above link, you will get quote for All the available policies. Feel free to contact us in case of any questions regarding the available plans.

If you have already been in US for some time now, then below are the plans that are best suitable for your situation.

Atlas America Insurance
Travel Medical USA Visitor Choice Insurance

Feel free to contact us in case of questions over email or phone and we will be glad to assist you.

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04. International health insurance for an Iranian citizen on OPT visa in California

questionHi,
I am an Iranian citizen and I have just graduated and am working with an opt visa in California. All of the insurance companies I've searched have banned Iranian citizens because of sanctions against my country. Do you know if there are any plans that do not discriminate based on nationality?
Thank you for your help.
Best,
Kiana

questionDear Kiana,
Thank you for contacting us at American Visitor Insurance for your International students health insurance needs! This is one of the few plans which will allow purchase by Iranian citizens. You should put your address in Iran as your "home country" address; but you can use a US billing address if you choose or need to.
It also has an excellent sports rider option that covers wide variety of adventure sports including collegiate sports, mountain climbing, skiing etc.

Diplomat America Travel Insurance

This is a comprehensive coverage plan. The plan pays co-insurance 80% of Covered Expenses up to $5,000 and 100% thereafter up to the selected policy maximum. This is a deductible per policy period plan. You can purchase a new plan once this one has expired, or you can purchase the Long Term policy (below) for a higher price which you can extend for up to 1 year
Please note that if you wish to be able to renew the policy, you must purchase the Diplomat LongTerm plan (must be purchased for at least 3 months the first time it is purchased):
Diplomat Longterm

Feel free to contact us in case of questions over email or phone and we will be glad to assist you.

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05. Health Insurance plan satisfy MCC requirements for F1 Visa holder

questionHi,
I am on F1/ OPT visa in the US, living in Massachusetts.I need to buy health insurance coverage until my employer's insurance start date (so buying insurance coverage between February 4 and April 1 2014). Can you please let me know which plan meets the MCC requirements of the state and whether or not you provide the 1099HC form for tax filing?
Thanks!
Nancy

questionDear Nancy,
Thank you for contacting us at American Visitor Insurance for your F1 visa student health insurance needs! needs!.You can purchase the Atlas America Insurance plan offered by WorldTrips. They will provide the 1099 as you require.
You can get all information about Atlas insurance, see the brochure, search the PPO network and buy the policy at Atlas America Insurance.
This policy is very popular with international travelers and has many excellent features. In particular, their coverage of "acute onset" of pre-existing conditions up to $100,000 or the maximum of the plan (whichever is smaller) for medical expenses and an additional $25,000 for emergency medical evacuation can put your mind at ease.

Atlas America Insurance

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International student insurance-FAQ's

01. What is OPT medical insurance?

OPT medical insurance reference to the health insurance for international students in the United States when they are on the Optional Practical Training (OPT) status of the students visa (F1 visa). International students in the US who are in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education stream are provided the OPT status after their required coursework for three years. International Students in the US who are not categorized under the STEM programs are usually given the OPT status for 1 year after completing their university coursework.

02. How much do OPT student health insurance plans cost?

The OPT student health insurance plans cost varies depending on the age of the OPT student and the duration of coverage required. The older the student the higher will be the OPT medical insurance cost. The longer the duration of travel insurance required, the greater will be the cost of OPT Health Insurance for F1 Students.

Our Health insurance for OPT students quote comparison facility lists the opt student health insurance plans that satisfy your requirements comparing them based on price and benefit. Compare health insurance for OPT students and compare free opt insurance for international students quotes to find the best opt insurance online.

03. Is it mandatory to have OPT insurance for students?

The US immigration authorities do not make it mandatory for students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) status to buy student insurance. However, given the very cost of healthcare in the US, and the relatively low cost of OPT insurance for the relatively young students, it is very logical to buy good Opt medical insurance for students which will cover the health of the student while he/she is on the OPT status.

Students on OPT status will not need any OPT student insurance if they have health insurance coverage from the institution where they are doing their Optional Practical training.

04. Why is OPT health insurance required?

Healthcare in the US is very expensive. During the F1 Visa status, there is a mandatory requirement from the University to be enrolled in some medical insurance plan to cover for unexpected sickness and injury, covered pregnancy and maternity, acute onset of pre-existing conditions after the waiting period which varies from one plan to another and many other specific benefits. The international student health insurance will be very specific in case of coverage’s. Some of these specific coverage’s are not available in visitor health insurance plans. However, during the OPT period, they are eligible for visitor health insurance plans. These plans are flexible in their coverage compared to the student plans.

05. Are OPT insurance holders eligible for visitors medical insurance?

There are travel medical insurance plans that OPT visa holders are eligible for. You can compare and buy the best health insurance for opt students on American Visitor Insurance online

06. Do international students need health insurance? Do f1 students need health insurance?

Without doubt, all students should have health insurance while they are in the US. The US health care costs are the highest in the world and a minor injury or accident could set you back tens of thousands of dollars.

Being healthy and taking care of yourself is, of course, highly recommended, but accidents happen to us all and when we least expect. Students should have proper insurance before anything emergency situation arises so that you do not find yourself in serious debt.

07. Can international students get health insurance?

Yes, International students can definitely get student medical insurance, we offer many student insurance options on American Visitor Insurance. Quite often, the universities themselves offer student insurance, however this can be expensive.

At student insurance plans that we offer are considerably more affordable than the University insurance plans, while providing similar coverage benefits. However, students should confirm if the University allows students to but insurance outside the University, and if they can get the required insurance waiver for this student insurance.

08. Can international students get medicare?

No. International students are not eligible for Medicare. Medicare is a US government program only available to US citizens or US permanent residents who have paid into the US system.

09. What is international student health insurance?

International student health insurance is health insurance coverage for individuals who are studying abroad either short or long term while away from their home countries. Many of the US domestic health insurance plans may not cover a person fully while abroad.

Also, some international programs may require certain levels of health insurance while participating in their programs. Luckily, we at American Visitor Insurance have made it easy to compare and find a student health insurance plan just right for you and your situation.

10. What is the best health insurance for international students? What is the best insurance for international students?

The best student medical insurance will vary for each student. There is no single student insurance which will work as the best international student health insurance plan for all students.

The factors to consider while identifying the best student insurance will be the coverage benefits, the provider network and the cost of the health insurance for international students.

11. Is there health insurance for college students?

US citizens are eligible to purchase health insurance plans through their state's health insurance marketplace. Non-US citizens can purchase visitor insurance plans. Those foreign students on the F or J visas qualify specifically for "student" health insurance plans which are often cheaper than visitor insurance. Students can compare student medical insurance plans and make an informed choice.

12. Does college offer health insurance?

Most colleges offer group health insurance for their students. This may be required if the student does not have any other insurance. Check with your institution as to what is available.

However the student insurance plans that are offered in American Visitor Insurance are usually cheaper than University insurance while offering similar coverage. Students can compare the coverage of the University insurance along with the plans on this website and make an informed decision.

13. What is the best health insurance for international students in USA? What is the cheapest health insurance for international students in USA

There are different factors for buying best student insurance for USA students. While the best student insurance for USA varies from students to students, the following list can be considered the best student insurance for students to USA based on their popularity.

14. How much does health insurance cost for a college student?

The health insurance cost for the college student will depend on the coverage benefits of the student insurance plan, the age of the student, the medical maximum coverage required and the deductible for the plan. The cost of student health insurance coverage within the US is more expensive when compared to coverage outside the US.

15. Why should international students compare health insurance?

Most international student health insurance plans seem similar on first impressions. However, while they have many benefits in common and the premium is also similar, different student insurance plans do have some additional benefits or perhaps some specific constraints. In order to choose the best plan based on the students requirements and to get sufficient coverage from the international student insurance plan, it is important to compare different features available in the student health insurance plan.

The following are important factors for comparing student health insurance plans:

Policy Maximum: This is the maximum amount on the insurance plan which normally ranges from $50,000 up to $1,000,000. This is the maximum a policy can cover in case of an extreme emergency as per the policy guidelines and conditions mentioned in the policy.

Deductible: The deductible options can range anywhere from $50 up to $5000 between the plans. A larger deductible means lower premium price and vice versa. Picking a large deductible thus low premium by choosing a comprehensive plan is usually recommended, as most of the comprehensive plans have an one time deductible and is cost effective.

Pre existing condition coverage: This is very important benefit factor as many customers need this benefit. The student plans have a minimum 6 month waiting period for coverage of pre-existing conditions.

Coverage for mental illness and drug abuse: This coverage is required by most of the universities.

Cancellation and Renewability: Each plan have their unique cancellation and renew-ability policies. It is important to pay attention to it if there is any ambiguity while booking insurance initially.

Sports and other unique activities: Some of the plans provide coverage for intercollegiate and interscholastic sports...

Based on these factors, American Visitor Insurance provides an excellent compare student medical insurance facility where getting quotes as per students’ requirements. Once the required information is entered in the form, a summary of popular student insurance plans are displayed which can be compared.

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