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International Health Insurance FAQs

Find answers to common questions about GeoBlue for Students, 榴梿视频's international health insurance coverage.

General Information

What is the new insurance 榴梿视频 for 榴梿视频 student travelers?

榴梿视频 has transitioned to a GeoBlue blanket 榴梿视频 effective January 1, 2025, for all student travelers.

Why does 榴梿视频 require that I maintain my domestic plan while abroad?

Although GeoBlue applies only while abroad (and not in the United States), 榴梿视频 University’s Student Insurance Office requires all full-time students to maintain domestic health insurance coverage during study abroad enrollment. This is to avoid any gaps in coverage in case a medical emergency abroad requires the student to return home early for continued treatment or recovery.

When might students and employees want to purchase the commercial policy for international travel?

Students and employees should consider enrolling in a separate commercial health insurance for independent leisure travel or personal travel before or after the 榴梿视频.

Registration and Claims

How do I register for the new GeoBlue blanket 榴梿视频?

Registering is optional but allows you to access important health information in your destination. Download the free GeoBlue mobile app or go to geobluestudents.com and register using your 榴梿视频 email address and group access code: GTB9999NWBKT.

How do I submit claims for medical services paid out of pocket?

Claims forms for medical services paid out of pocket should be emailed to claims@geo-blue.com, as the eClaim functionality is not available for blanket users. Find a claim form and instructions at Reimbursement for Care.

If I 榴梿视频 traveled abroad before and registered with 榴梿视频's previous daily pay insurance plan, what are my options for registering under the new GeoBlue student blanket 榴梿视频?

There are two options:

  1. Remove Existing Email Registration: GeoBlue can remove your existing email registration (NU email) so you can use the same email address to register under the blanket plan using the group access code: GTB9999NWBKT. Once your email registration is removed from your previous account, you will not 榴梿视频 access to submit eClaims through your prior GeoBlue certificate number: 50xxxxxxx. Any claims incurred prior to January 1, 2025, that were paid out of pocket can be submitted via email at claims@geo-blue.com indicating your prior plan information.
  2. Keep Existing Registration Intact: GeoBlue can keep your existing registration intact so you can continue to access this account and submit any outstanding claims for reimbursement that occurred prior to January 1, 2025. To register under the group access code, use a personal email address to complete the registration process. This will allow you to access the appropriate information during your current time abroad under the blanket plan and benefits.

Eligibility and Coverage

I am an international student returning to my country of citizenship and permanent residence, am I eligible for the 榴梿视频 GeoBlue Student Plan?

In general, students are not eligible in their country of citizenship, though some exceptions apply for students traveling on short-term (two weeks or less) 榴梿视频-sponsored travel. Students on short-term Pritzker or Kellogg Exchange Programs may be eligible for coverage. Check with your school contact for confirmation.

If my undergraduate study abroad 榴梿视频 provider includes a health insurance product, am I also covered under 榴梿视频鈥檚 GeoBlue for Students plan?

Many of the third-party 榴梿视频 providers with whom we work (see “exempt 榴梿视频s”) provide participants with a high-quality insurance product and 24/7 support services. As a result, those students are not eligible for the 榴梿视频 GeoBlue Student Plan.

Can my spouse/partner qualify as an eligible dependent for purposes of enrollment?

Review the definition of "Eligible Dependent" in Section 10 of the GeoBlue Certificate of Coverage for confirmation.

Visa Letters

How can I show proof of enrollment in an international medical insurance plan in order to obtain my visa?

Students and employees who need proof of insurance for visa purposes should contact your departmental trip organizer or the Office of Global Safety and Security (OGSS) for assistance. To assist with a visa letter, OGSS will need a traveler's full name as it appears on their passport, date of birth, destination country(s), and travel dates. Please allow 3 business days for personalized visa letter preparation.
If you 榴梿视频 additional questions about International Insurance, email globalsafety@northwestern.edu.