Health, Safety & Insurance

Health and Travel Safety
It is important to be informed about necessary immunizations and travel safety rules before leaving to a foreign country. Get competent assistance with planning a safe trip and stay healthy abroad

• UNI Student Health Clinic
  • http://www.uni.edu/health/geninfo/travel/travel.shtml
    
  • The Student Health Clinic will assist you in planning a safe and healthy trip
• UNI Study Abroad Health and Safety
  • http://www.uni.edu/studyabroad/guide/healthSafety.htm
    
  • The Study Abroad Center provides health and safety tips, as well as emergency contact information
• U.S. Department of State International Travel for US Citizens
  • http://travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html
    
  • The State Department’s Office of American Citizens Services and Crisis Management (ACS) administers the Consular Information Program, which informs the public of conditions abroad that may affect their safety and security. Country Specific Information, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings are vital parts of this program
• Center for Global Education Student Study Abroad Handbook
  • http://www.studentsabroad.com/
    
  • The Student Study Abroad handbook provides resources and preparation tips for students considering study abroad
• Center for Global Education SAFETI
  • http://www.globaled.us/safeti/
    
  • The SAFETI (Safety Abroad First - Educational Travel Information) Clearinghouse Project, develops and disseminates resources to support study abroad program development and implementation, emphasizing issues of health and safety
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Travelers’ Health
  • http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
    
  • CDC Travelers' Health offers information to assist travelers and their health-care providers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel
• Country Watch
  • http://www.countrywatch.com/
    
  • CountryWatch provides critical country-specific intelligence and data through its suite of products to over 4000 clients including public and private sector organizations with overseas operations and global interests
• Global Risk Management Services
  • http://www.asigroup.com/HOTSPOTS.asp
    
  • ASI’s mission is to provide you with the best tools, products and resources to enhance your ability to conduct business at home and abroad. Risk analysts, security consultants, global agent network, investigators and training specialists help clients mitigate and respond to the complex challenges of the 21st century

Insurance

Health insurance is a must when traveling abroad. International students and visitors are required to have health insurance for the duration of stay in the U.S.. Learn about healthcare and medical assistance provided internationally and find the health insurance plan that is right for you.

• Harbour Group

• http://www.hginsurance.com/
  
• As a specialized insurance broker, The Harbour Group provides comprehensive medical insurance for international students, scholars, and customized student health insurance plans for colleges and universities, exchange organizations and government agencies
• HTH Worldwide
  • http://www.hthstudents.com/
    
  • HTH Worldwide is a recognized leader in international student health insurance and medical assistance services, serving hundreds of thousands of student travelers annually
• International SOS
  • http://www.internationalsos.com/
    
  • International SOS is the world’s leading provider of medical assistance, international healthcare, security services and outsourced customer care
• Travel Guard
  • http://www.travelguard.com/
    
  • With more than 20 years of industry experience, Travel Guard is America's leading travel insurance plan provider. They specialize in providing innovative travel insurance, assistance and emergency travel service plans for millions of travelers and thousands of companies throughout the world
• Travel Insurance Center
  • http://www.worldtravelcenter.com/
    
  • Their Policy Picker®  makes it easy to quote, compare, buy, and save on travel insurance packages offered by leading travel insurance companies. They represent major travel insurance providers and feature the best travel protection plans available

* The links to non-UNI Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.Users are encouraged to use search engines and to visit UNI faculty and staff to identify additional information.*