Students should contact their current health insurance company and inquire about purchasing other health insurance for their study or travel abroad. The Center for International Programs requires that all students studying abroad obtain comprehensive health insurance coverage. We are currently recommending HTH Worldwide which offer a comprehensive protection plan for students studying outside their home countries. For more information about this plan, including the benefits and pricing, visit the HTH Worldwide website.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESOURCES FOR STUDY ABROAD

Department of State Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets
Lists travel warnings for Americans in light of political unrest or health issues in individual countries as well as announcements for particular regions.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/warnings.html

U.S. Department of State Tips for Students
Provides information on medical insurance and what consular officers can and cannot do to help U.S. citizens abroad.
http://travel.state.gov/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Infectious Diseases: Travelers' Health
Includes vaccination recommendations and information on the latest outbreaks of diseases around the world, and provides health information on specific destinations.
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm

Interorganizational Task Force on Safety and Responsibility in Study Abroad
Provides recommendations for programs, including a requirement that participants have medical insurance and that programs provide orientations for participants both before and after they arrive in their host countries.
http://www.secussa.nafsa.org/safetyabroad