How do I buy an individual (voluntary) health insurance plan?
The fastest way is to purchase online. Begin by reviewing the products offered and their benefits and pricing, then follow the step-by-step online purchase process (payment is by credit card). Buying online also allows you to register for the HTH Students website immediately following the purchase. Students who buy 'offline' can also register for the website, but they must first receive their ID card in the mail.
HTH also accepts enrollment forms by fax to 866.281.1643 or by mail to the following address: HTH Worldwide Insurance Services, Enrollment Department, One Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 100, Radnor, PA 19087. Enrollment forms can be found online as a part of the online brochures, which are available as PDF files -- see Individual products. If you purchase by fax or mail, your coverage will be effective on the date you select or the date we receive valid payment of premium, whichever is later.
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How do I enroll in my school's group insurance plan?
If you are enrolled in a school that has a group-sponsored plan, your advisor or administrator will generally handle your enrollment. You will receive an Identification Card with an insurance certificate number in the mail or via email. If you don't receive this card, be sure to speak with your advisor or administrator.
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Does my school already provide insurance for me?
As noted above, some schools have sponsored group insurance programs with HTH Worldwide. See your advisor or administrator to see if your school has sponsored such a plan. If your school has not sponsored a group plan, you can buy one of HTH's individual plans.
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What other insurance plans does HTH offer?
HTH Worldwide offers individual travel health and trip cancellation insurance plans and a variety of group plans designed for business travelers. Visit our corporate site, www.hthworldwide.com, for more information.
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How much will my insurance cost?
The price of HTH's Individual (Voluntary) Products depends on your age and dependents. To get the price of a specific individual product, find the product that fits your needs, then click 'pricing'. If you are a participant in a group insurance program at your school, check with your advisor or administrator about the price. In the case of mandatory group programs, premium is usually paid by the sponsoring organization. Your fees, if any, may be assessed at the time you register.
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When will my coverage start?
When you purchase an HTH Worldwide individual (voluntary) insurance plan, you get to select the date you wish coverage to start. Coverage will be effective on the date you select or the date we receive valid payment of premium, whichever is later. All coverage is subject to the eligibility requirements of that plan.
Coverage dates for group plans are determined by your advisor or administrator.
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I need proof of coverage in order to sign up for my educational travel plans. What can I do?
If you are in a group plan through your school, you will receive your ID card, which is proof of coverage, through the mail. Talk to your advisor or administrator if you haven't received your ID card.
If you purchase an individual (voluntary) plan on the HTH Students website using a valid credit card, you will receive within one hour of completing the purchase, a confirmation email with your proof of coverage information. If you choose to pay for your coverage by check or money order, you will receive an ID card as proof of coverage. HTH will process and mail your ID card within two business days after we receive valid payment.
In addition, if you are a registered user of the HTH Students website, you may print out an online ID card at any time for current or upcoming coverage once you have been enrolled. This is available in the 'My Benefits' section of the site.
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Where is my coverage effective?
For individual (voluntary) plans, please refer to the benefits description of the specific product you are purchasing to determine its benefits. Most HTH Worldwide products are effective worldwide, outside of your home country.
For group plans, please refer to the plan certificate that was either sent directly to you from HTH or given to you by your advisor or administrator.
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I am going on a study abroad trip and need health insurance. Can HTH Worldwide help me?
Yes! HTH Worldwide offers a plan specifically tailored to American students going on study abroad trips. The U.S. Students Abroad Health Plan is a comprehensive protection plan, available for only $36 per month -- see U.S. Students Abroad Benefits.
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Can HTH Students help me find a doctor?
Yes! Helping students locate a doctor,dentist or other medical professional is one of the important services HTH provides through the HTH Students website.
Outside the United States, students can access HTH Worldwide's unique international medical community, which features contracted, English-speaking physicians and other healthcare professionals in more than 180 countries. Through the HTH Parents website, Parents/Guardians of U.S. study abroad students can help students locate a doctor or medical professional.
Visit Doctor Search to search for a doctor.
HTH offers students a wealth of other resources to help make their international study experience safe and healthy. See Online Tools FAQ for more information.
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Can my parent register for the HTH Parents website?
Parents of U.S.study abroad students who are enrolled in an HTH plan are eligible for free registration on the HTH Parents website.
How do I purchase individual dental insurance?
Because HTH health plans do not cover routine dental services in the United States, HTH suggests reviewing available dental plans at www.dentalinsurance.com, which features a wide range of options that can be purchased directly.
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