Goodscout is the most personal international student insurance broker in New York. As brokers we do not sell insurance the way insurance agents do. Instead, we consult our clients and help them choose the right insurance products when they have a need for it. We work with many different insurance companies to be able to use their products for the benefit of our clients.
We are looking to establish long-term personal relationships with universities and their international students. We are based in New York and we are specifically focused on providing comprehensive insurance advice to international students. Our international student insurance advisors would be happy to assist students by email, over the phone, or in person at international student orientation and open house events. We are the point-of-contact for everything associated with international student insurance. Please, read why choose Goodscout below.
Student Health Advantage Group Platinium
Student Health Advantage Platinium is designed to meet the needs of groups of two or more involved in long-term educational programs.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the J1 Visa, this plan includes benefits for maternity, mental health and organized sports. After a period of 12 months, pre-existing conditions will be covered as well.
Student Health Advantage Group Standard
Student Health Advantage Standard is designed to meet the needs of groups of two or more involved in long-term educational programs.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the J1 Visa, this plan includes benefits for maternity, mental health and organized sports. After a period of 12 months, pre-existing conditions will be covered as well.
Patriot Group Exchange Program
Patriot Group Exchange Program is designed to meet the U.S. visa travel insurance requirements for groups of two or more students studying abroad or participating in a cultural exchange program, including J1 and J2 visa holders. Coverage may be purchased for spouses and unmarried dependent children traveling with the student/participant. Groups have the option to select from different plan options – $50,000, $100,000, $250,000, and $500,000 maximum per illness/Injury. The $50,000 maximum per Illness/Injury option does not comply with J1 and J2 visa requirements.
This program also offers three different areas of coverage, and an Optional Add-On plan for high school sports, personal liability and legal assistance. In addition to the Short-Term plan, groups may purchase an annually renewable Long-Term plan option that that has the flexibility to be tailored to meet specific needs of each program.
Patriot Group Travel Medical Insurance
Patriot Group Travel Medical Insurance is designed for groups of five or more non-related members looking for temporary medical insurance coverage while travelling outside of their home country. In addition to medical benefits, the plan includes coverage for emergency medical and political evacuation, repatriation, and a choice of deductibles and plan maximums up to $2,000,000. The plan also provides a 10% discount of the standard Patriot Travel Medical plan.
Patriot Travel Medical is only good for F1 student visa holder!
There are two plans available: Patriot InternationalSM Group provides coverage for U.S. citizens traveling outside the U.S. and Patriot AmericaSM Group provides coverage for non-U.S. citizens traveling outside their home country.
Why Choose Goodscout for International Student Insurance.
- At Goodscout, we make it very simple for international students to find the right health insurance in the United States. We gather basic information from students, and search for best health insurance plans from different insurance companies. Then we provide students with all the available options, and our expert advice. Depending on their coverage preferences, budget, and healthcare requirements, together we choose a perfect health insurance plan. We also make sure that the insurance plan meets the particular visa and school requirements.
- At Goodscout, we establish lasting personal relationships with students who become our clients. We are always available in case a student wants to make changes to his/her insurance policy, such as add coverage for another person, or change limits and territory of coverage. Students are always welcome to give us a call, or send us an email with any questions they might have. We have professionals on our team who used to be international students once. They are always happy to share their own experience, and give a professional advice.</br>
- At Goodscout, we work with the leading insurance companies. Our partner insurance companies all have top rating from A.M. Best, S&P, and Moody’s agencies. We also work closely with insurance companies’ representatives. It enables us to produce quotes and bind coverage in a timely manner, so we always meet our deadlines.</br>
- At Goodscout, we do not charge students any fee for our services, but instead we earn commission from insurance companies. In addition, we donate 15 percent of our profit to a non-profit organization Samahope that provides healthcare support to underserved communities around the world, as well as we donate to other non-profits here in the US and abroad.