EFFECTIVE BEGINNING FALL 2011

The University seeks to ensure that students have appropriate insurance coverage while abroad. In order to work towards this goal, the UT System has instructed all campuses to ensure that students participating in approved study abroad programs "have appropriate health insurance coverage for the duration of their time abroad" (July 22, 2009 Memorandum) and are registered with International SOS (April 2010 Memorandum). Additionally, UT Austin will begin requiring all students covered by the Student Travel Policy for International Locations to participate in the International Insurance Coverage program (aka Overseas Insurance). This program has three components:

• International health insurance provided by Cultural Insurance Services Int'l (policy brochure/ claim form)
• International SOS emergency assistance coverage (ISOS UT website) (member #11BSGC000037)
• General liability coverage (policy summary)

For a printable summary of Overseas Insurance, including how to use each component, click here.

Each student traveling internationally will be automatically enrolled in Overseas Insurance. This coverage is required and will cost $19 per week. The Overseas Insurance cost will be assessed to the your Tuition and Fee bill or What I Owe page.

International students studying abroad in their official country of residence are not eligible for health insurance coverage, and therefore they are not required to pay for Overseas Insurance while they are in their home country, but they may still use ISOS assistance and the general liability coverage component of Overseas Insurance.

Students are responsible for submitting their travel information directly to ISOS online. Please use the link provided as well as the member number to complete this requirement before departure.

NOTE: All students are strongly encouraged to maintain their U.S. health insurance coverage in case treatment is necessary upon return to the United States.

Note about International Student ID Card (ISIC) and iNext cards:

Students are still encouraged to research the benefits provided by an ISIC or iNext card. However, purchase of a card will no longer be a standard requirement of participation. Click on the appropriate link for additional information about ISIC and iNext cards.

For additional information please contact the Study Abroad Office Insurance Advisor at studyabroadoffice@austin.utexas.edu