International Student Insurance Urged as Health Care Costs Continue to Rise
As another school year begins, students from all over the world are studying abroad. No matter the country or culture, one thing every student faces are rising health care costs. Students looking to save a few dollars up front by opting for inadequate international student medical insurance may be setting themselves up for disastrous consequences later.
Quincy, MA (PRWEB) August 19, 2004 -- As another school year begins, students
from all over the world are studying abroad. No matter the country or culture,
one thing every student faces are rising health care costs. Students looking to
save a few dollars up front by opting for inadequate international student
medical insurance may be setting themselves up for disastrous consequences
later.
In the United States alone, the estimated cost of a single
emergency room visit, without follow up care, is now approximately $638. The
U.S. State Department estimates that a single night in a U.S. hospital averages
$1,000 per night; a week in a hospital can cost as much as a year's tuition at a
public university. With costs so high, international students studying in the
United States simply cannot afford to go without adequate medical insurance, yet
some do, according to the U.S. State Department Education U.S.A. Web Site,
August 17, 2004.
"Generally speaking, the United States has some of the
highest healthcare costs in the world, owing to the fact that it has no national
insurance coverage. International students studying in the United States are
generally recommended to have $50,000 of coverage for every two months they
spend in the country," said Ross Mason, director of
InternationalStudentInsurance.com, a Boston and London-based insurance provider.
"Some students and even some schools, unaware of the incredible costs of
healthcare, underestimate and under budget the amount of insurance they'll need
if they require medical services during their study abroad."
Mr. Mason
urges students to investigate likely dangers and hazards before going abroad,
such as what sports they play and whether the places they plan to travel and
study are statistically more hazardous than others. "It's an unfortunate reality
that not every university is located in an ideal, low-crime, low-hazard
environment," remarked Mason. "While everyone wants to have a pleasant and
enjoyable study abroad, it's vital that you prepare for eventualities. Nothing
is more important to a pleasant study abroad than your good
health."
Students interested in obtaining or upgrading their
international travel medical insurance should apply online at:
http://www.InternationalStudentInsurance.com
In the United
States, students can call 617-328-1565.
In the UK, call (020) 8941
5253.
Contact Ross Mason at International Student Insurance by email at
e-mail protected from spam bots for more information. To apply for travel
medical insurance with terrorism coverage, travelers should visit http://www.InternationalStudentInsurance.com as soon as
possible.
InternationalStudentInsurance.com is a division of the Edvisors
Network, a multi-national education services company offering students options
for managing the entire education lifecycle, from getting into their college of
choice to financing their education and beyond. The Edvisors Network is based in
Quincy, Massachusetts, with offices in Quincy and London, England. Visit them on
the web at http://www.InternationalStudentInsurance.com for more
information.
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