Study abroad

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The Lewer Companies include Lewerglobal, a division that offers customized travel medical and trip protection insurance options for short-term, faculty-led, and semester-long programs. Lewerglobal offers the latest in innovative coverage to ensure your students’ are covered while learning abroad.

Contact us today to learn more about our study abroad insurance plans.

Why get health insurance to study abroad?

Studying abroad is a fun and rewarding experience. Students who enroll in study abroad insurance can enjoy their trip with peace of mind knowing that they’re covered if they get sick or hurt. In addition to being a best practice, some host countries even require proof of adequate health insurance as part of the visa application process.

NOTE: International health insurance and travel insurance are not the same thing and cover different types of risks. Students may choose to obtain both, depending on their needs.

Travel Medical Insurance

The Scope of this Plan Includes:
Travel medical insurance covers emergent and urgent injury or illness, and offers a vetted international healthcare provider network.
The Scope of this Plan Includes:

Inpatient and Outpatient Services

Medical treatment for injury or illness that may include diagnostic testing, MRI, X-rays, surgical and anesthesia services.

Mental Health

Lifeworks My SSP provides real-time mental health and wellbeing support, 24/7 via their app. If a traveler needs a more in-depth evaluation, outpatient and inpatient mental health support is available.

Emergency Medical Evacuation

If a local hospital is unable to provide adequate treatment for an emergency medical procedure, arrangements are made to transport the traveler to the nearest qualified medical facility.

Repatriation of Mortal Remains

Transportation of human remains to the traveler's home country.

Political and Natural Disaster Evacuation 

Includes emergency evacuation for non-medical reasons in the event of war, civil unrest, and natural disasters.

With Lewerglobal's health insurance plans, students studying abroad enjoy the following benefits:

Worldwide direct-pay network saves students the hassle of paying upfront before receiving services.

Extensive coverage that exceeds domestic healthcare coverage.

Add-on coverage for trip cancellation and interruption.

24/7 medical support from trusted healthcare providers.

Access to plan information and provider network via customized app or online portal.

The Scope of this Plan Includes:

Trip Cancellation

Reimburses pre-paid expenses if a trip is cancelled prior to departure, subject to policy terms.

Trip Interruption

Reimburses non-refundable expenses if a trip ends early or is extended due to a covered reason.

CFAR/IFAR

An add-on that enhances Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage.

Loss of Passport or Visa

Assists in obtaining a new passport, visa, or other required travel documents in the event yours are lost or stolen.

Loss of Luggage

Reimburses the value of lost luggage and their contents, subject to policy terms.

Emergency Medical Treatment

Medical insurance is not the primary offering included in a travel insurance policy. While some travel insurance provides limited coverage for short-term emergency medical treatment, best practice is to purchase a separate comprehensive travel medical insurance plan.

Trip Insurance Plans

Trrip insurance protects student, staff, and faculty’s trip investment.

International Medical Insurance

The Scope of this Plan Includes:

International medical insurance is suitable for students who are studying or traveling outside of their home country for more than 6 months.
It is also an excellent solution for students who wish to purchase a more comprehensive plan designed with global mobility in mind; these international medical plans often provide better coverage than plans students may purchase through their school or in the public or private market.

The Scope of this Plan Includes:

Healthcare Costs

International medical insurance covers standard healthcare costs, such as hospital stays and prescriptions.

Specialized Health Benefits

In addition to standard healthcare costs, these policies can cover mental health, organized sports, dental and vision care, and other specialized health benefits.

Pre-Existing Conditions

Coverage may be available to treat pre-existing conditions, subject to medical underwriting.