So you and your friend are going to study in the U.S.—you, as an exchange student and she, as an international student. Not all visas are equal, and as a J1 visa holder, you need to have J1 visa health insurance that conforms to the rules laid down by the U.S. government. Your friend, meanwhile, will need to purchase international student health insurance.
As a J1 student, your insurance must provide for at least $50,000 in medical benefits per accident or illness, and cover repatriation of ... Read More 
Jostling to Get J1 Visa Insurance
Oct 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Starting Pangs: Group Health Insurance for Small Businesses
Oct 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
All big establishments typically start small. Often, though, practical questions plague the small business owner: How can I ensure group health insurance coverage for my three employees, without breaking the bank? Will companies actually cover just two or three people as a group?
The answer is: yes. Group health insurance plans are of different types. Small businesses can also bring their employees under small business group insurance. While the premium will differ based on the number of ... Read More
When Short Term Insurance Comes a Long Way
Oct 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Health insurance is such a hot-button issue in the U.S., and it is rarely that one remains uninsured voluntarily. While long-term insurance is the best way to ensure that the plan holder and his/her family remains covered, short term health insurance comes in handy in several cases.
For instance, short term medical insurance is the best option for someone who is waiting for long-term insurance benefits to kick in. It is also great for recent college graduates who are yet to receive health ... Read More
