Health Insurance
We’ve Got Your Health Covered
Your health is always important, especially when you’re away from home. We know it’s crucial for you to feel safe while you’re abroad, and part of that means knowing you’ve got a safety net where your wellbeing is concerned.
That’s why we partner with StuCard and set you up with their student travel insurance plan (and discount card). This recognized and reliable provider perfectly complements our own emergency procedures and services for the duration of your program. The best part? It’s all included in your program fee and covers you throughout an entire year.
StuCard Student Insurance Specifics
This plan is popular with students the world over for its plans for international students, but also for businesspeople, and of course U.S. study abroad students.
Highlights of the plan - please contact us or refer to the brochure available in your Explorer account upon enrollment:
- Access to StuCard's handy student platform and phone assistance
- Access to a 24-hour emergency number to call
- Sickness Medical Expense up to $25,000
- Up to $25,000 in accident medical expenses
- Fees for Fees for diagnosis/treatment for sickness or accident are covered
- Hospital charges are covered
- Prescriptions prescribed as a result of a sickness or accident are covered
- NO deductible
- Plan covers up to $300,000 Medical Evacuation
Here To Help
Student health insurance is crucial to make your trip safe, which is why we provide you with a first class coverage plan. We also give you a variety of health and safety information and tips before you leave and when you arrive at orientation. Remember, we know what it’s like to be away from home, and know that you don’t have to be sick to feel bad—so we’re here to help you through any homesickness or mental blues you might be having throughout the time in your host country. Don’t be shy, just talk to your friendly program director.
Taking Care of Your Health
Feeling sick and need a doctor?
Let your program director know! He or she will assess how urgent your situation is and even come along to the doctor if you like. You can also call the number provided by StuCard with any medical questions toll free 24/7!
Having an emergency?
At orientation, we’ll review all topics of health and safety, including emergency numbers and procedures. Be sure to check out your LCA student handbook before your departure. Most housing is equipped with a phone, making it easy to dial your program director 24/7, even if you don’t have a cell phone while abroad.
Find insurance paperwork daunting?
Remember, the StuCard provides you with a toll free emergency phone number. You can speak to a professional that will provide assistance any time of day. Keep in mind that you’ll also have LCA on hand to help with your paperwork—just ask!
What If….
Specific medical needs or health concerns?
When you’ve been accepted, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed medical form. On this form, you can give us all the information we’ll need to make sure your stay abroad is comfortable and well prepared from a medical standpoint.
Need specific medication?
If you know you’ll be on your usual medication(s) abroad, visit your doctor before you leave to see if he or she can prescribe you extra medicine to take along. To make sure you don’t have problems at the border or customs, be sure to take a copy of your prescription or a doctor’s note with you. In addition, it’s wise to ask your doctor what the generic name of your medication is in case you need to stock up while in your host country.
Food allergies or a particular dietary restriction?
Keep your food preferences and allergies in mind when you’re thinking about where to live. If you’ve got a lot of restrictions, it might be best to live somewhere where you can make your own meals. For LCA planned meals, such as the welcome and farewell dinners, make sure your program director is aware, so we can try our best to meet your needs! The same goes for our vegan and vegetarian friends out there as well.
