UW Study Abroad Health Insurance
The University of Washington strongly recommends that all UW students participating in foreign study or research programs purchase the UW Study Abroad Health Insurance.
Advantages of this plan:
Taken by Katherine Prichard while studying in Ecuador
- Low premium -- approximately $35 per month for the duration of your trip.
- Medical evacuation and repatriation benefits anywhere in the world.
- Major medical insurance policy
- Easy to enroll
- Offered by the same insurer as the UW student health plans for the Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell campuses.
For a complete description of the UW Study Abroad Health Insurance policy and its terms please view the policy brochure:
- 2008-2009 Policy Brochure (for coverage until August 14, 2009)
- 2009-2010 Policy Brochure (for coverage beginning August 15, 2009 or later)
If you have questions about the terms of this policy, please contact United HealthCare: 1-800-973-4698.
Click here to purchase the UW Study Abroad Health Insurance
Health: What You Need to Know in Advance of Travel
This US State Department website provides invaluable health planning tips and links for people who intend to travel abroad.