Covering my rear-end when abroad
Posted 1/16/09 by Michael Miello
Recently the big dinner table conversation has been about health care around the world. Yes, we’re nerds thank you very much. My friends, folks and I discussed the major differences in the health care systems existing worldwide. I even saw a great documentary that compared the health systems of 5 countries, both public and private systems, and apparently Taiwan has one of the best. Props to my friends over there.
But I’m not Taiwanese and neither is most of my audience, and so that doesn’t move my marbles much. Did I just use the word marbles? Jeez.
For us Americans, we need to remember that we have private insurance, meaning that we’re responsible for selecting health care providers that will cover our butts when we’re not on American soil. Many students forget this or don’t even think about it when they travel. They only discover when they need medical attention after breaking a limb while skiing in the Alps or running away from elephants in the Congo.
- Before leaving, make sure to ask if your health care provider covers you internationally! Most insurances only cover your butt on American soil, so beware!
- If they don’t, ask around for recommended health insurance providers.
- And be careful when traveling!
Recently there’s been talk about a provider called MultiNational Underwriters. Here’s their link: www.mnui.com. I don’t know much about them, but they seem to be good for international students. They are affordable and will cover your health issues when abroad. It’s always important to travel with valid health insurance, so make sure to do it!
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Tags: health insurance, insurance, international student, MultiNational Underwriters®, student insurance
