Provider Program Insurance Exemptions

This table outlines the study abroad providers that are pre-approved for an exemption from the GVSU study abroad insurance policy. Students participating in a program that is pre-approved for an exemption must still complete the exemption request form to secure official approval for an exemption.

Provider

Insurance Carrier

Exemption

AIFS

CISI

24/7 emergency assistance

•Coverage of pre-existing conditions

•Accident and sickness coverage of $250,000 or more

•Less than $100 deductible

•Mental health coverage

•Emergency evacuation $250,000 or higher

•Security evacuation $50,000 or higher

•Repatriation of remains $100,000 or higher

•Emergency family reunion $5000 or higher

•Accidental death and dismemberment $10,000 or higher

No exemption. The AIFS policy is limited to only $500 for pre-existing conditions.

Students who can show evidence of additional coverage under a parent’s insurance may still submit an appeal to be waived out of the GVSU plan.

API

CISI

24/7 emergency assistance

•Coverage of pre-existing conditions

•Accident and sickness coverage of $250,000 or more

•Less than $100 deductible

•Limited mental health coverage

•Emergency evacuation $250,000 or higher

•Security evacuation $50,000 or higher

•Repatriation of remains $100,000 or higher

•Emergency family reunion $5000 or higher

•Accidental death and dismemberment $10,000 or higher

No Exemption. Only $1,500 in emergency family reunion benefits. Limited coverage for mental health.

*There are different policies for Spain and Germany

CEA

CISI

24/7 emergency assistance

•Coverage of pre-existing conditions

•Accident and sickness coverage of $250,000 or more

•Less than $100 deductible

•Mental health coverage

•Emergency evacuation $250,000 or higher

•Security evacuation $50,000 or higher

•Repatriation of remains $100,000 or higher

•Emergency family reunion $5000 or higher

•Accidental death and dismemberment $10,000 or higher

No Exemption. Policy does not offer coverage for pre-existing conditions or for mental health. It also has lower family reunion coverage.

Students who are also covered under a parent’s insurance policy for pre-existing conditions and mental health may submit an appeal for consideration.

CET

GeoBlue

Pre-Existing - preventative medicines and congenital conditions not included

Accident and Sickness - $500,000

Deductible - $0

Emergency Evacuation - up to $250,000

Security Evacuation - None

Repatriation of Remains - up to $50,000

Medical Reunion - $1,000

Mental Health - "reasonable expenses" - no description of what that is

No Exemption.  Due to limitations on pre-existing conditions and lack of clarity on what is covered for mental health, the GVSU policy is required

CIEE

iNext

•No information of coverage for pre-existing conditions

•Accident and sickness coverage of $250,000 or more

•Less than $100 deductible

•Mental health coverage

•Emergency evacuation $250,000 or higher

•Security evacuation $50,000 or higher

•Repatriation of remains $100,000 or higher

•Emergency family reunion $5000 or higher

•Accidental death and dismemberment $10,000 or higher

No Exemption. Policy does not offer comparable coverage

Accident $100,000

Sickness $100,000

Repatriation $50,000

Security Evacuation is an optional upgrade

Family reunion $300/day for 10 days

CIS Abroad

CISI

Pre-Existing - Up to $5,000 except mental and nervous disorders 

Accident and Sickness - $500,000 at 100%

Deductible - $50

Emergency Evacuation - $250,000

Security Evacuation - $100,000

Repatriation of Remains - $250,000

Medical Reunion - $$5,000

Mental Health - up to $10,000

No exemption. Policy only offers $5,000 for pre-existing conditions and offers significantly less in mental health coverage than the GVSU plan.

 

Edge Hill University

No required policy.

No exemption. Students must sign-up for the GV mandatory plan.

Hellenic International Studies in the Arts (HISA)

No required policy

No exemption. Students must sign-up for the GV mandatory plan

JCMU

Japan Center for MI Uni/MSU

Approved for an exemption. Students should be advised to submit their appeal to receive confirmation of the waiver.

John Cabot University

Optional CISI plan

No exemption. Students must sign-up for GVSU plan.

Junior Year in Munich

In-country coverage + iNext supplemental

•Coverage of pre-existing conditions

•Accident and sickness coverage of $250,000 or more

•Less than $100 deductible

•Mental health coverage

•Emergency evacuation $250,000 or higher

•Security evacuation $50,000 or higher

•Repatriation of remains $100,000 or higher

•Emergency family reunion $5000 or higher

•Accidental death and dismemberment $10,000 or higher

Note: in-country health insurance coverage will cover pre-existing conditions and mental health and provides additional coverage for accident and sickness coverage.

Policy only approved if student adds the security evacuation optional coverage through iNext.

 

Accident $100,000 + in-country plan

Sickness $100,000 + in-country plan

Repatriation of remains $50,000

Security evacuation as an upgrade only

 

Students should be advised to submit their appeal to receive confirmation of the waiver.

Semester at Sea

CISI

Pre-Existing - Up to $10,000 only if the condition worsened

Accident and Sickness - $250,000 at 100%

Deductible - $0

Emergency Evacuation - $250,000

Security Evacuation - $100,000

Repatriation of Remains - $250,000

Medical Reunion - $10,000

Mental Health - up to $10,000, mental or emotional diseases and disorders excluded

No Exemption.  Due to limitations on pre-existing conditions and the exclusion of mental and emotional diseases and disorders, the GVSU policy is required.

SRAS

CISI

24/7 emergency assistance

•Coverage of pre-existing conditions

•Accident and sickness coverage of $250,000 or more

•Less than $100 deductible

•Mental health coverage

•Emergency evacuation $250,000 or higher

•Security evacuation $50,000 or higher

•Repatriation of remains $100,000 or higher

•Emergency family reunion $5000 or higher

•Accidental death and dismemberment $10,000 or higher

No Exemption. Policy does not cover pre-existing conditions, mental health and has low family reunion and emergency evacuation coverage. Students who can show coverage for pre-existing conditions, and mental health coverage under a parent’s insurance policy, may be able to secure a waiver. Otherwise, students will be expected to purchase the GV plan.

USAC

CISI

24/7 Emergency assistance

•Coverage of pre-existing conditions - limited, only if the condition worsens

•Accident and sickness coverage of $250,000 or more

•Less than $100 deductible

•Mental health coverage limited - mental or emotional diseases and disorders excluded

•Emergency evacuation $250,000 or higher

•Security evacuation $50,000 or higher

•Repatriation of remains $100,000 or higher

•Emergency family reunion $5000 or higher

•Accidental death and dismemberment $10,000 or higher

No Exemption. Does not cover pre-existing conditions. Students who can show coverage for pre-existing conditions under a parent’s insurance policy, may be able to secure a waiver. Otherwise, students will be expected to purchase the GV plan.

WorldStrides

Chubb – includes pre-existing conditions

•Coverage of pre-existing conditions

•Accident and sickness coverage of $250,000 or more

•Less than $100 deductible

•Mental health coverage

•Emergency evacuation $250,000 or higher

•Security evacuation $50,000 or higher

•Repatriation of remains $100,000 or higher

•Emergency family reunion $5000 or higher

•Accidental death and dismemberment $10,000 or higher

Approved for exemption.

Students should be advised to submit their appeal to receive confirmation of the waiver.



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