Have you just landed your internship abroad? You therefore need to take out international student insurance to cover you in the event of a health problem: accident or illness.
Medical insurance is mandatory for internships in certain countries, such as the United States, especially if you’re on a J-1 visa, as international medical insurance will be required to issue your visa.
If you’re doing your internship as part of your studies, it’s likely that your school will also require proof of foreign health coverage.
In all cases, we strongly recommend that you take out insurance for your internship abroad.
Why is it essential to take out health insurance for an internship abroad?
In the event of an accident, the costs of hospitalization or repatriation can be very high, and you risk suffering the consequences of this incident for many years to come.
Many hospitals abroad require you to provide proof that you can pay, and will ask for your credit card or insurance card to examine you (even in the emergency room), and if you need to be hospitalized, for direct payment.
If your internship takes place in a European Union country, you can use your European Health Insurance Card to receive medical care, but the terms and conditions of the host country will apply, and reimbursement levels may be much lower than your out-of-pocket expenses. In all cases, repatriation will not be covered.
What insurance should I take out for an internship abroad?
There are many different types of insurance for international students. You need to choose an insurance policy that covers you for the medical costs in your destination country, depending on your budget. Many students leave for internships in Italy, Singapore or, more often than not, the USA. Take the opportunity to discover ourstudent insurance solutionsin the USA or our student insurance in Singapore. In all cases, you can request a free quote to obtain the best insurance rate for your specific destination, and subscribe online.
Gold Student is insurance for all students and trainees abroad.
If you’re going abroad for an internship, a semester or a term of study, or for language study, you need Gold Student insurance.
Included in this policy, you’ll be covered for third-party liability abroad, which is essential when traveling. You’ll also benefit from 24/7repatriation insurance managed by one of the world’s leading insurers, as well as unlimited reimbursement of all medical and hospitalization expenses, with no deductible. This insurance isone of the least expensive on the market. Rates start from €27/month.
