Insurance

International health and accident insurance coverage is provided by the program at no additional fee. The insurance coverage is offered by AU/WCL for the official program dates only. Ace USA provides primary coverage for international travel, Policy #GLM NO 0173587 that covers program participants May 25 June 21, 2008. Further insurance coverage is solely the student's responsibility.

The International Student I.D. card also provides some insurance and discounts. It can be obtained through the Council for International Educational Exchange (www.ciee.org), STA Travel agencies (www.statravel.com), and international studies offices at your university (at AU/WCL: call AU Abroad, 202.885.1324).

STA Travel offices in Washington D.C.:
In Georgetown
3301 M St. NW
202-337-6464
Monday-Saturday 10-6

George Washington University
Marvin Center
800 21 St. NW
202-994-7800
Monday-Friday 10-6

For more complete coverage in case of illness, accident, need to repatriate to a U.S. hospital, etc., it is strongly suggested that participants consider companies that sell travel medical insurance. The following list is for information only - compare and shop on your own!

Traveler's Emergency Network - www.tenweb.com
Travelex - www.travelex.com
Noel Group - www.noelgroup.com
Medic Alert - www.medicalert.com
Travelpro - www.travelpro.com