Insurance requirements for studying at Northeastern University

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Insurance information for Northeastern University

Insurance is very important while studying at > because it can protect you and your family from financial loss due to unforeseen circumstances such as accidents, illness, or theft.

Having insurance provide peace of mind and allows you to focus on your studies.

When you enroll at you are required to take Health Insurance meeting the requirements set by the university.

The university will offer you an (expensive) Health Insurance product. You cannot be obliged to buy that product. You can buy alternative Health Insurance elsewhere as long as it meets the State and requirements.

If you buy an alternative Health insurance, you need to apply for a waiver. This means that the university will check and confirm that the alternative insurance is at least as good as the one they offered to you.

has an strict procedure and deadline for the submission of the waiver. Check with your university and make sure you submit the waiver on time.

Insurance information for United States

If you are going to study and live in the United States, you want to be fully prepared before starting your adventure. Among other things, you want to make sure your insurance covers everything you need, without paying too much.

For all non-U.S. citizens studying in the United States, international student insurance is mandatory. Students can not register at a university without showing proof of student health insurance.

Many universities have standard student health insurance plans that you can just enrol into.  However, coverage of these plans may be limited or premiums could be very high. Whether your university offers an insurance plan or not, it is always good to know what you want your insurance to cover.

Most standard insurance plans will probably not cover:

• Additional medical costs
• Repatriation
• Liability
• Home contents and baggage
• Accidents
• Legal aid

Via our partner Aon, you can easily discover details that apply to your specific situation. To get advice and insight in the costs of insurance, you can freely request an instant quote.

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