1. Student Medical Insurance
Christy Guzman
Director, International Insurance Programs

2. Insurance Requirement:
SUNY requires that all students going abroad be “adequately insured”
To be adequately insured, you must have:
Direct-pay coverage to international providers
2. Comprehensive coverage (medical and mental health, for emergency and non-emergency situations)
3. Medical Evacuation and repatriation coverage

3. International Students
If you are an international student already covered by the GeoBlue health insurance, then you have already met the SUNY requirements for going abroad
If you waived out of the GeoBlue insurance, you will have to show proof of coverage internationally, or you will be enrolled into the GeoBlue coverage

4. $43.95 per month (through 8/14/17)
COST OF INSURANCE:
$43.95 per month (through 8/14/17)
(GeoBlue Study Abroad insurance plan includes medical evacuation and repatriation)

5. What does the plan cover?
SUNY Outbound Benefits
What does the plan cover?
100% Coverage for illness and injury up to a maximum of $400,000 per illness or injury
Medical Evacuation up to $1,000,000
Repatriation of remains up to $50,000
Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit of up to $10,000
Maternity Care
Outpatient prescription drugs including oral contraceptives and devices
Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Care
Bedside Visit Benefit of up to $5,000
Medical treatment received in the Home Country, if NOT covered by Other Plan up to $5,000

6. SUNY Outbound Benefits (cont’d)
Prescription Translation Guide
Currency Converter
Passport Retrieval Referrals
Glasses/Contact Replacement Referrals*
Legal Advice/Assistance
*Glasses/contacts are NOT covered by the GeoBlue insurance plan

7. How Do I Get My ID Card?
The Study Abroad office will provide a list of all participants to the Medical Insurance Office
You will be automatically enrolled into the GeoBlue insurance
Your student account will be billed for the insurance premium
You will be billed for the shortest time period possible that still covers you for the duration of your trip
If you’re staying abroad after your prescribed coverage dates and want to extend your insurance, just contact the SMI office to make arrangements

8. How To Register on the GeoBlue Students Website
Upon enrollment by your campus, you will receive an from This will contain the information you need to complete your registration.
Welcome to GeoBlue! As a GeoBlue member, you have the health insurance coverage and technology powered services you need to stay safe and healthy throughout your journey. Get started by registering: Visit GeoBlue Students and click "LOG IN OR REGISTER". 
Be sure to have your Certificate Number available:   You can now take advantage of our convenient services:
Print your ID card
View your member guide
Review your plan benefits
Locate carefully selected, trusted providers and hospitals.
Certificate Number

10. Welcome to the Member Hub
Welcome to the Member Hub. This is where you can access all information related to your plan benefits and services. There are 3 main sections here – My Plan, My Claims and Get Care.

11. The Destination Dashboard
Tools and services at your finger tips
One-stop-shop for accessing:
News alerts
Security Profiles
Translation tools
Currency information
Drug Equivalency Guide
Providers and Specialists
Hospitals & Clinics
And more…

12. The Destination Dashboard
Adult primary Care providers will be automatically displayed.
Look for the Network Provider Icon to identify Direct pay options.
If you would like to search for other specialties or facility types, click SEE MORE.

13. Getting Care Outside of the US
Requesting Direct Pay
If you already know the name of the doctor you will see, you can start the process by clicking on the Start a New Direct Pay Request button.
There are 2 ways to begin the process. This is the first option

14. Getting Care Outside of the US
Requesting Direct Pay
You can start the direct pay process from the provider’s profile.
The second option is to go to locate a provider from the doctor search and then click the request direct pay button in the physician’s profile.

15. Now confirm if you already have an appointment or if you need assistance making an appointment. Remember that the instant GOP feature is only available if you already have an appointment scheduled and if you are suffering from an illness or injury. All other categories will follow the normal GOP process.

16. You will then receive confirmation of the request
You will then receive confirmation of the request. A copy of the GOP is available in the member hub and is sent to the provider. You can also access this GOP on the GeoBlue mobile App.

17. I Paid For Medical Care Abroad…Now What?
Save all receipts/statements from the visit to a medical provider
Use the GeoBlue Students website to file an “E-Claim”
Enter all pertinent information into E-Claim website
Upload supporting documentation
Submit to GeoBlue
GeoBlue will reimburse covered expenses in a check sent to the address entered on the E-Claim website
Step-by-step E-claim instructions will be provided in orientation sent out by SMI Office

18. I Have My Own Coverage Abroad…
If you have coverage that meets or exceeds SUNY’s minimum requirements, you can apply for a waiver
Waiver packets on the SMI website:
You fill in the wavier form, your insurance company complete the “Clarification of Benefits” form
Return to SMI Office once complete
Waiver requests must be received at least one week prior to your trip departure

19. Questions or Concerns? Student Medical
Insurance Office: 315 Student Union, North Campus (1 Capen this Summer)
Office hours: 10:00 - 4:00, Monday - Friday
Telephone: (716)
Fax: (716) or
Website:
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