Insurance Information

Short Term Faculty Led Trips & Summer Schools:

Study Abroad will purchase accident and health insurance from International Medical Group via the iTravelInsurred TravelLX policy. The cost is included in Faculty Led Study Abroad programs. The cost will include up to $500 worth of travel insurance (for non-refundable tickets and lost luggage, etc.), and will also include COVID quarantine for $200 per day up to 10 days (reimbursed). The Study Abroad office will direct participants on how to file a claim for reimbursement should they need to. Please contact us at 801-626-8715 or 801-626-8740.

Semester/Yearlong Exchanges (International):

Students will be required to purchase their own health insurance when they go internationally for an exchange. Study Abroad can purchase insurance through our health insurance provider and bill the price to your student account if you wish. If students purchase your own insurance, it must cover 1) emergency medical expenses, 2) emergency extraction/evacuation, and 3) repatriation of remains. If the student does not know if their chosen provider includes all three of these items, please check with them, search through the Summary of Benefits, or use our insurance instead.

Cost for the iTravelInsurred TravelLX policy listed under Short Term Faculty Led Trips is approximately $500 per semester, subject to change. The cost for the Patriot International policy (does not have travel insurance or quarantine coverage) is approximately $250 per semester, subject to change.

**Note**: Students must have proof of insurance to obtain a visa for an exchange. Weber State cannot advise on visas and does not know for sure if the student's current insurance will be accepted by the foreign consulate. Students should contact their designated consulate to see if their current insurance will work for their exchange.

Non-Standard International Insurance Procedures:

• Germany & Austria: Students studying in one of these countries for their exchange program must purchase an insurance policy that originates in Germany or Austria. They will not accept US based insurance policies. Examples given by our partners are not exhaustive and students are welcome to shop for rates. Examples include Techniker Kankenkasse; Barmer Health Insurance; and AOK Health Insurance.
• UK (2 semesters), Japan, South Korea, some Canadian Institutions: If students are studying in one of these countries, they may be automatically enrolled in their national health insurance plan. Students will contribute money each month to pay for the plan, and it is paid directly to your host institution or the government. Cost varies, but can be between $20-$120 per month.
• Any of the above countries: All non-standard international insurance policies do not typically cover emergency extraction/evacuation or repatriation of remains. If a student would like these to be covered, they will need an international travel insurance policy like either of the ones WSU offers. Please note that this would make the student double covered for medical expenses. If the student feels they want to keep costs low and do not want to opt-in for extraction/evacuation and repatriation, the student must fill out our Insurance Waiver Form.

Semester/Yearlong Exchanges (Domestic):

Students studying in the US or US Territories may use their own insurance (if available) as long as it is accepted in the state/territory you are visiting. Otherwise the iTravelInsurred TravelLX policy can be purchased and billed to the student's account for a cost of approximately $500 per semester, subject to change.