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Q:We are moving to College Station in Texas, USA on 8th August 2019 for my PhD program in Texas A&M university. I will be on a J1 visa and my husband and son will be on J2 visas. While I will be covered under student insurance from the university, I need a comprehensive insurance plan for my husband and son from 8th August till 31st October till my university insurance plan kicks in for them from 1st Nov. I have browsed through your website and looked at the tool which recommends various insurance plans. I would need your assistance in selecting one for us. I would like to go in for a plan which 1. Satisfies the J2 visa requirements. 2. Has a good network of doctors in College Station, Texas.

A:
You can purchase ExchangeGuard Essential plan.
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Q:My friend talked to them and she has one of your Exchange Guard plans. I'll send the picture of it. Can I get this plan? Here are the requirements: 1. Out of pocket costs may not exceed $6350 per year for an individual OR $12,700 per year for a family 2. Unlimited Coverage for injury or sickness 3. Medical Evacuation coverage to home country is $50,000 or more 4. Repatriation coverage is $25,000 or more 5. Coverage for preventative care at 100% in network including immunizations, physical exams and birth control with no cost sharing 6. No pre-existing condition limitations 7. Essential benefits as defined by the ACA (Affordable Care Act) must be covered; (No internal caps on essential benefits, including mental health, pregnancy, prescriptions, surgery, emergency room, doctor visits, hospitalization, physical therapy)* 8. Have a phone contact within the United States 9. Proof of health insurance provided in English and US currency only * Waiver ACA Essential Health Benefits 1. Ambulatory (i.e. Outpatient) patient services 2. Emergency Services 3. Hospitalization 4. Maternity and newborn care 5. Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment 6. Prescriptions drugs 7. Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices 8. Laboratory services 9. Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management 10. Pediatric services for oral (dental) and vision care up to age 19.

A:
The ExchangeGuard plan you have mentioned does not meet the requirements listed. You will want to confirm that your University accepts this insurance prior to purchase. Please use the link provided to view the plan details. If you have any additional questions, please let us know.
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Q:I am going to be enrolling at the University of Idaho for this upcoming school year and these are the university's requirements for waiving their insurance. As of now, I'm looking to start my policy on August 1 and have it for 364 days. I'm choosing between Study USA Preferred 500 and the Student Health Advantage Standard. Is there a way to verify which plan would satisfy my waiver requirements?

A:
Based on the requirements you have provided, Study USA Preferred 500 or the Student Health Advantage Standard plan will meet those requirements. You may purchase these plans online by using the links provided. If you have any additional questions, please let us know.
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Q:I am an international student and I an interested on your health insurance. One friend of mine has it and I am trying to get it because my university is very specific and they accept this insurance. It is one with the overall policy maximum $250,000/ Maximum per injury is Overall Maximum Limit and Emergency Medical evacuation & Repatriation is $1,000,000. Here are the requirements: 1. Out of pocket costs may not exceed $6350 per year for an individual OR $12,700 per year for a family 2. Unlimited Coverage for injury or sickness 3. Medical Evacuation coverage to home country is $50,000 or more 4. Repatriation coverage is $25,000 or more 5. Coverage for preventative care at 100% in network including immunizations, physical exams and birth control with no cost sharing 6. No pre-existing condition limitations 7. Essential benefits as defined by the ACA (Affordable Care Act) must be covered; (No internal caps on essential benefits, including mental health, pregnancy, prescriptions, surgery, emergency room, doctor visits, hospitalization, physical therapy)* 8. Have a phone contact within the United States 9. Proof of health insurance provided in English and US currency only * Waiver ACA Essential Health Benefits 1. Ambulatory (i.e. Outpatient) patient services 2. Emergency Services 3. Hospitalization 4. Maternity and newborn care 5. Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment 6. Prescriptions drugs 7. Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices 8. Laboratory services 9. Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management 10. Pediatric services for oral (dental) and vision care up to age 19.

A:
Unfortunately, there are no plans available to meet your requirements, as you must have a plan that is Affordable Care Act compliant.
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Q:I am about to start my graduate studies at Stanford University, in California (F-1 Visa Student). I am currently looking for a health insurance plan for my stay as a student in the United States. In this regard, I would like to ask for the mensual and total cost of the health insurance plan you offer from the period of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020, and considering to meet or exceed the following minimum standards the Stanford University requires: - An annual deductible less than $1,000 USD. - Lifetime aggregate maximum benefit of at least $2,000,000 USD or a maximum per condition/per lifetime benefit of $500,000 USD. - Coverage for inpatient and outpatient medical care in the San Francisco Bay Area and the U.S. - Coverage for inpatient and outpatient mental health care in the San Francisco Bay Area and the U.S. - Prescription drug coverage. - Coverage for non-emergency as well as emergency care. - Coverage for pre-existing conditions or you have met applicable waiting periods.

A:
Based on the information provided below we would recommend the Student Secure Elite plan.
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Q:I need to have an insurance coverage from 08.26.2019 to 12.31.2019. These are the requirements from my University: 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. Deductible of 250 per Injury or Sickness. Covers pre existing conditions. Covers maternity. Period of Coverage Out of Pocket Limit of 2500 per period of coverage. Underwritten by BSC Insurance Company which is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company

A:
We do not offer any plans from BSC as stated in your list of requirements
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