International Insurance for University-affiliated Travel
All students, faculty, and staff who are traveling outside of the United States on university business, with university funds or with a university organization are covered by Penn State's international health insurance. This section provides an overview of the insurance coverage and where to access information.
The insurance, underwritten by STARR Insurance, is provided as a blanket policy so no special enrollment is required. Travel documents in the Global Safety Network (GSN) database or Education Abroad programs will be used to identify travelers in order to verify eligibility. Coverage is valid for the period of university-affiliated business as well as travel days associated with the trip.
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE INSURANCE POLICY?
| All Benefits are in U.S. Dollar Amounts | |
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Medically necessary services related to an Illness or Injury
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$500,000 per calendar year |
| Emergency Dental | Included |
| Deductible | $0 |
| Pre-Existing Condtions | Included |
WHERE CAN I GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE INSURANCE?
Detailed insurance information is available through Penn State’s International SOS member page. This information includes contact phone numbers, details on coverage, information on claims processing and useful links to resources for destination information.
FACULTY, STAFF, & STUDENTS PLANNING PERSONAL TRAVEL ABROAD
Employees and students planning travel for purely personal reasons (vacation, personal consulting, etc.) to international destinations are encouraged to purchase additional insurance coverage for their travel. This travel is not covered by Penn State’s international travel health insurance plan.
NON-PENN STATE PARTICIPANTS
All non-university participants must be specified and included in a group roster provided to Global Safety. Non-university participants who travel on a Penn State program must be insured through Penn State's International Travel Insurance plan. It is the responsibility of the program coordinator to make sure that non-university participants have the required insurance coverage by contacting globalsafety@psu.edu. The sponsoring college or campus assumes all liability for all non-university participants.
24/7 ASSISTANCE
Should a student, faculty, or staff member become sick or injured while on university-affiliated travel overseas, they should contact International SOS and any on-site staff as soon as possible via call or the mobile app.
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If calling from: |
Call Assistance Centre in: |
At this number: |
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U.S. or Canada |
Philadelphia, PA |
1-800-523-6586 |
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Mexico or South and Central America |
Mexico City |
Call collect*: 52-55-4166-2808 |
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Europe, CIS, Africa or the Middle East |
London |
Call collect*: 44-208-762-8008 |
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Asia, Australia or the Pacific Rim |
Singapore |
Call collect*: 65-6338-7800 |
MORE QUESTIONS?
Email globalsafety@psu.edu or call Penn State Global Safety at 814-863-8788 for more information regarding insurance claims and coverage.
