8 Reasons International Students Should Get Travel Insurance

It can be scary to start college or university for the first time, let alone in a whole new country. But going abroad to study is a great thing to do. Spending time in a new country will change your normal routine and give you new challenges, but it will also let you see more of the world and teach you important things. Who wouldn't want that?

If you have the right student travel insurance, you won't have to worry about anything, and we have the right one for you. Onward!

studying in Canada as a student from outside the country

Before coming to Canada, the government of Canada suggests that international students buy travel medical insurance. Canada has a great health care system, but non-residents may have to pay a lot for medical and dental care. You won't have to pay for your own medical bills if you have travel insurance.

For more information on studying in Canada, check out “Tips for International Students Studying in Canada”, a handy resource with excellent tips for navigating and getting started!

What TuGo's international student insurance is and how it works.

TuGo's Student Insurance is for international students who are going to study in Canada. It has a wide range of coverage options, such as emergency medical care for illness or injury, dental costs, and prescription drugs. It also gives you access to an emergency help line that is open all the time.

When you choose TuGo's Student Insurance, you'll get these 8 perks:

1. Care for you and your family as a whole

Our International Student Insurance policy covers a wide range of things for you and any family members who come to visit.

2. What COVID-19 is about

With this plan, you'll be covered for up to $2 million in health emergencies, including COVID-19, while you're studying in Canada. But keep in mind that this coverage doesn't include any COVID-19 tests that were required by the government at the time, no matter how they turned out.

3. Coverage outside of Canada

If you’re taking a trip outside of Canada while you’re studying here, this plan can provide you with coverage. So long as you're not in your home country and spend most of your time in Canada, you'll be covered on any side trips you take.

4. Multilingual customer service

We at TuGo know that language is one of the biggest problems when it comes to getting good health care. So, we offer multilingual customer service and medical translation services so that our customers can talk to us in their first language and understand what's going on.

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5. Care for mental health

Mental health is just as important as physical health, so if you have a medical emergency and need to see a licensed mental health professional, we can help.

Under the Emergency Medical Treatment benefit, mental and emotional disorders are covered up to the policy limit for in-patient services, just like any other medical emergency.

Coverage is also given for outpatient care and other services under any other related benefits that may apply. This includes, but is not limited to, ambulance services, prescription drugs, family transportation, repatriation, rehabilitation, and other professional services.

• Psychiatrist with a license

• Licensed psychologist

• Registered clinical counsellor

• A psychologist

• Psychotherapist who is a registered nurse

6. Coverage for medical conditions that already exist

Do you have a health problem that was there before? Don’t worry. We’ll provide you with coverage as long as your medical condition is stable within 90 days before your policy starts.

7. Care after an emergency medical situation

If you need to visit the doctor after emergency medical treatment, up to 5 follow-up visits will be covered as long as they take place within 14 days of your initial treatment.

8. Private tutorial services

We don't want you to fall behind if you're in the hospital for 30 days or more in a row. So, TuGo's Student Insurance can help you pay for some of the cost of a private tutor so you can catch up on your schoolwork.

These are just a few of the many benefits of our comprehensive Student Insurance for international students studying in Canada. Visit the Student Insurance page on TuGo to learn more. We're glad you've decided to study in Canada, and we want to make sure you have the coverage you need.

If you have any questions about studying in Canada, please leave them in the comments. We love hearing from you.