NU selects new international travel insurance provider

The University of Nebraska system has selected UnitedHealthcare Global as its new international travel insurance provider. The selection, which became effective Jan. 25, will ensure more consistent and cost-effective coverage across all NU campuses.

Benefits-eligible employees and temporary employees traveling on university business are automatically covered by the new insurance when they travel outside the United States. Students, including student employees and graduate assistants, traveling internationally on trips associated with the university have access to the same coverage as employees, but they must purchase the insurance through the Education Abroad office before departing the United States. The cost is $1.58 per day.

Steven Duke, NU's assistant vice president for global strategy and international initiatives, said UnitedHealthcare Global was selected based on its strong business model and global network of health care providers. No subcontractors will be involved for medical and crisis issues, and the insurance provider will cover reasonable medical care and costs with no deductible.

Highlights of the new insurance coverage include:

• 24-hour assistance for medical emergencies while employees and students are abroad and assistance with coordinating payment for medical services.
  
• Coverage of 100 percent of reasonable expenses for medically necessary physician office visits, inpatient hospital services, physician and hospital outpatient services, and emergency hospital services up to a $500,000 limit. Additional benefits for medically necessary services are also payable at 100 percent of reasonable expenses, subject to certain limitations or maximums.
  
• Assistance with evacuation during natural disasters or political collapse.
  
• Access to numerous online resources via the UnitedHealthcare Global intelligence center.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/xu70