All Exchange Visitors are required to maintain health insurance meeting certain minimum levels. Current U.S. regulations require the following coverage:
- Medical benefits: at least $100,000 per accident or illness
- Repatriation: $25,000
- Medical Evacuation: $50,000
- Deductibles: not to exceed $500 per accident or illness
ISSS staff have worked with a number of insurance providers over the years and can recommend any of the following companies which are listed in alphabetical order:
- Compass Student Insurance - https://www.studenthealthusa.com
- iNext International Insurance - https://www.inext.com/
- International Student Insurance - https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/
- ISO Insurance - https://www.isoa.org/
- PGH Global - https://www.pghstudent.com/
Health care in the U.S. is expensive, and insurance helps make costs more reasonable. RPI requires that all full-time RPI students must have health insurance that will provide on-going, routine care in Troy, NY. Travel insurance does not work the same as traditional United States health insurance plans and will not meet the requirements to waive the RPI plan. As a result, international students should not purchase a new (or renew an existing) travel insurance plan and will need to enroll in the RPI plan by affirming enrollment on the enrollment portal.
For questions about insurance and insurance requirements, contact the Student Health and Wellness office or visit their website.
