In an emergency, contact AXA 24/7 Travel Assistance immediately.
Outside the U.S.: 1-866-693-6873
Inside the U.S.: 1-312-935-9242
Email: GallagherGlobalAssistance@ajg.com
PSU Policy Number: GLM N16816383
 

PSU requires all students participating in a PSU-approved study or internship abroad program have sickness and accidental coverage during the specified program dates.  All students participating in  will be enrolled in coverage..

• Enrollment Process:
  • Direct Exchange & Faculty-Led: You will be automatically enrolled in insurance via Gallagher by the PSU Education Abroad Office.
  • Program Providers (IFSA, USAC, IE3, etc.): You will be enrolled in coverage directly by your program provider.
• Access Your Benefits: Download your International Insurance ID card and Benefits Brochure on the Gallagher Insurance webpage.
• Domestic Coverage: It is highly recommended that you consult your domestic plan to see if it provides primary overseas coverage, as many international plans act as secondary coverage.
• Mandatory Review: It is the student's responsibility to review their coverage prior to departure and determine if additional insurance is needed for unique health concerns or additional non-PSU-related travel.

We consider it the student's responsibility to review and understand their international & health coverage prior to departure.   It is strongly recommended that you review your coverage and determine if additional coverage is needed to meet your unique health concerns and/or insurance preferences.  Additionally, we encourage you to consider extending or purchasing additional coverage for any travel prior to or after your study experience.  You may also want to consider coverage for any dependents, family, or friends who might be traveling with you during your time abroad.

There are several international insurance providers, we recommend you investigate as many as possible.  A shortlist of providers is below.

GeoBlue
GeoBlue offers travelers coverage options for international trips, including emergency medical care, evacuation, and telehealth services. GeoBlue is a trusted provider offering plans that meet common travel and visa requirements. The cost is around $2.10 per day.

Travel Insured International
Travel Insured’s “Cancel for Any Reason” (CFAR) benefit lets you cancel your trip for any reason and get up to 75% reimbursement, as long as you cancel at least 48 hours before departure and meet eligibility requirements. It's available with select plans and must be purchased soon after your initial trip deposit.

HTH Worldwide Insurance Services
HTH Worldwide specializes in providing health insurance to both international students studying in the USA and U.S. study abroad students.

Wallach & Company, Inc.
Wallach & Company specializes in providing medical insurance and 24-hour assistance for individuals traveling or living outside their home country.

International SOS
This website contains information about SOS services and SOS capabilities in many countries where they have offices, alarm centers, and clinics. You can find the contact details for any location on the respective Country Pages or at the Worldwide Network section.

Domestic Insurance Coverage:

We highly recommend that you also consult your domestic coverage plan to understand if your current health insurance provides any overseas coverage.  Most international insurance companies provide secondary coverage and would consider your domestic coverage as primary.

If you are using PSU student insurance, we encourage you to investigate your coverage and if may be subject to interruption due to your international travel.  To learn more visit PSU's Student Health Insurance Plan Information.

PSU International Insurance (Optional but Strongly Recommended)

Portland State University offers international travel insurance through Gallagher Student Health & Special Risk. This insurance is only effective if your PSU travel is properly registered via the International Insurance Enrollment form/application, which is managed by the PSU Education Abroad Office. Once your registration status is confirmed, you will receive an email from edabroad@pdx.edu that will include a link to the PSU Education Abroad Insurance page, where you can download your insurance ID card, plan benefits brochure, and access the claim form. The recommended enrollment deadline is at least 1 week before departure. 

PSU Travel Insurance Coverage Highlights

• Cost: ~$2.60/day
• Medical (including pre-existing conditions): $250,000 (no deductible or co-pay)
• Mental & Nervous Disorders: Inpatient $250,000 (30 day maximium) / Outpatient $250,000 (10-visit maximum)
• Prescriptions: 100% of covered expenses
• Emergency Medical Evacuation: 100%
• Repatriation of Remains: 100% of covered expenses
• Emergency Reunion Benefit: $5,000
• Security Evacuation: $250,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment: $10,000

For full details, including exclusions and additional coverages, please visit the PSU Education Abroad Insurance page where you can find the plan benefits brochure.

Coverage period: The Policy provides coverage during periods of registered university-related travel. In the event of an unanticipated deviation, the insurance policy will extend coverage for 14 days before and after the originally registered travel dates. 

Enroll in PSU International Insurance 
 

Benefit Questions?

Claims & Support

• Benefit questions: GallagherGlobalAssistance@ajg.com
• Claims: Gallagher@hsri.com
• PSU Education Abroad: edabroad@pdx.edu

24/7 Emergency Assistance

• Outside the U.S.: 1‑866‑693‑6873
• Inside the U.S.: 1‑312‑935‑9242

Leisure Travel Insurance

For personal or leisure travel before or after your PSU trip, faculty/staff are responsible for coverage. PSU recommends short-term leisure travel insurance through GeoBlue, which provides similar emergency medical, evacuation, and assistance coverage.

Cost: ~$2.60/day

Purchase Leisure Travel Insurance

Faculty and support staff who are traveling as part of a PSU International Faculty-Led Program are automatically enrolled in international travel insurance for the duration of the program. Approved Program Leader Guests & Unaffiliated Travelers must complete the International Insurance Enrollment - Guest form managed by the Education Abroad Office.

All other faculty and staff traveling abroad for university-related business are strongly encouraged to enroll in PSU’s international insurance plan.

• How to Enroll: You must complete the International Insurance Enrollment form managed by the Education Abroad Office.
• Deadline: Submit your registration at least one week before departure.
• Coverage Highlights:
  • Medical: $250,000 (no deductible).
  • Security Evacuation: $250,000.
  • Repatriation of Remains: 100% of covered expenses.
• Travel Deviations: The policy provides coverage for registered university travel plus a 14-day extension for unanticipated deviations before or after the official dates.