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Q:I am an international student currently on OPT on F-1 visa. I am interested in buying health insurance but I would like to know more about pre-existing coverage, routine test coverage (like blood test for vitamin levels, thyroid test) for my plan. Can you please provide details about whether you have health insurance for students on OPT and details about what can be covered under pre-existing conditions?

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Thank you for contacting Insubuy. Unfortunately, there are no plans available that will provide coverage for pre-existing conditions, routine doctors' visits, or preventative treatments. The short term health insurance plans available will cover new illnesses, injuries or accidents which occur after the effective date of the policy. Some of the plans will provide coverage for an Acute Onset of a Pre-existing Condition. Which is a sudden and unexpected outbreak or recurrence of a pre-existing condition that occurs spontaneously, without advance warning is rapidly progressive, and requires urgent care. The Patriot America Plus and Safe Travels USA Comprehensive plans both provide this coverage. Please use the links provided to view the plan details and purchase. If you have any additional questions, please let us know.
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Q:I want to make a plan from Atlas Essential. The total amount is nearly $1054. This is an 11 month package, I can not make a monthly package because of the visa status. Can we divide the price into three or four installment by making the payment with my credit card?

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In short term plan buying and paying is same thing. If you want to pay for 3 months. Select end date of the policy after 3m. For eg. ( start date 09/01- end date 11/30) then you will receive reminder by e-mail then you can extend the policy for the duration you want. But if you school is asking for proof of coverage for 11 months you have to pay for 11 months at a time. Please talk to your school on this and feel free to contact us if you need any further clarification.Atlas Essential America
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Q:I am a 34 year old female, non-US resident, who currently resides in Saudi Arabia and plan to travel to the US through a J1 Exchange Visitor Visa for a research trainee post which will last a year. I have typed in my details and got a list of available health insurance options. I would like to inquire/confirm if: 1) I am eligible for both the Atlas America plan and Patriot Exchange Plan? 2) Whether both plans fulfill the minimum requirements set by the Department of State for health insurance under J1 visa requirements which state "minimally acceptable insurance is: - Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness - Repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000 - Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his or her home country in the amount of $50,000 - A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness 3)What is the minimum amount I have to choose as the policy maximum in both plans to fulfill the Department of State criteria? 4) Why is the deductible that has to be paid per entire policy period in the Atlas America Plan as opposed to Patriot Exchange plan where the deductible paid seems to be per accident/illness.

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Thank you for contacting Insubuy. We are happy to be of assistance. Whichever plans populate after the quote screen are the ones that you would be eligible for with your specific criteria. All the plans found in J1/J2 Visa Insurance will meet the minimum requirements for the J1/J2 visa and it is important to select a minimum of a $100,000 maximum for the plan and a deductible no higher than $500. Should you have additional questions or need further assistance please let us know.
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Q:My son (Australian) is about to attend Ellsworth CC in Iowa from August 18 till May 8 2020. He is on scholarship and will be playing basketball. He will have coverage through the school will he participates on the basketball team but needs general insurance in case he gets sick etc. We are looking at a basic coverage. my son has no pre-existing conditions.

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We have emailed the quotes assuming he is on a student F1 visa from the International Student Insurance section of our website. It looks like the lowest cost plan will be the StudentSecure Smart.
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Q:I am a graduate international student who is seeking to buy an insurance plan. These are my school requirements and I want to make sure that any of your plans would meet them. Here are the requirements: The plan must be a federally certified, US-based plan (or university approved plan), compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and provide coverage for all services included in the UNC SHIP plan Coverage must begin on or before the first day of the academic term in which the student is enrolled and extend through the entire term The plan must include both accident and sickness coverage and offer unlimited annual benefit The plan deductible must be $500 or less per individual, per accident/illness per year The plan must have maximum out-of-pocket costs $6350 per benefit year The plan must include medical evacuation coverage of at least $50,000 The plan must include repatriation coverage of at least $25,000 The plan must have co-insurance of 20 percent or less The plan must include preventative services with no deductible or co-pay as follows: Outpatient and inpatient emotional and mental disorders Outpatient substance abuse treatment Prescription drug coverage X-rays and lab work Ambulance charges Annual exams, Standard Immunizations and Contraceptives covered with NO co-pay Doctor's visits Durable medical equipment

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You would have to purchase the plan the university offers to be able to have an ACA plan.
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Q:I'd like to buy insurance for my parents who are visiting me in Ithaca, NY, U.S.A. Cayuga Medical Center is near my place. I'd like to choose a comprehensive insurance plan offered by First Health PPO network. I'd like to check whether Cayuga Medical Center is included in the providers covered by First Health PPO network.

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Thank you for contacting Insubuy. Please click here to search the First Health PPO netowrk. At that link you will be able to search for providers within your area. Should you have additional questions, please let us know!
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