International SOS sometimes charges administration fees for some services, such as advancing money for medical expenses. These expenses can run in the hundreds or even thousands of dollars, depending on the service provided. Students must reimburse the University for the full amount of any incurred administration fees, and the charges will appear on the student’s University account. For University employees, the employee’s unit is responsible for payment of the administration fees. Refer to DU Passport or the Office of Internationalization website for detailed information about International SOS administration fees. The following exclusions apply to both the International SOS Plan and the Nationwide Evacuation and Repatriation Expense Policy. This is only a general overview. The specific policy terms and applicable law – not this overview – apply to any particular incident. Refer to DU Passport or the Office of Internationalization website for additional information. If you are injured or need assistance while engaging in any of the following activities while traveling abroad, you will not be entitled to benefits under the International SOS membership: Skydiving, hang gliding, parachuting, mountaineering (does not apply to school sponsored trips), any motorized speed race, bungee jumping, speed contests, spelunking or caving, or extreme skiing Participation in any war, invasion, revolution, or insurrection Piloting or learning to pilot or acting as a member of the crew of any aircraft Commission or the attempt to commit a criminal act Any non-emergency treatment or surgery, routine physical examinations, hearing aids, eyeglasses, or contact lenses 8. Does the University provide any insurance that covers me when I travel? The following is a discussion concerning required and available insurance coverages while traveling internationally. The following types of insurance will be discussed in this section: a. Health Insurance – Personal Insurance Required. All travelers must maintain personal health insurance that provides coverage while traveling internationally. Part of the travel registration process includes a certification by each traveler that health insurance will be in effect. In some countries, proof of medical coverage is required to obtain a student visa. Travelers should research the type of coverage most appropriate to their destination. Program directors, faculty, and staff should not evaluate the coverage travelers have in effect, but leave this to the traveler’s insurance carrier. The University’s
International SOS sometimes charges administration fees for some services, such as advancing money for medical expenses. These expenses can run in the hundreds or even thousands of dollars, depending on the service provided. Students must reimburse the University for the full amount of any incurred administration fees, and the charges will appear on the student’s University account. For University employees, the employee’s unit is responsible for payment of the administration fees. Refer to DU Passport or the Office of Internationalization website for detailed information about International SOS administration fees. The following exclusions apply to both the International SOS Plan and the Nationwide Evacuation and Repatriation Expense Policy. This is only a general overview. The specific policy terms and applicable law – not this overview – apply to any particular incident. Refer to DU Passport or the Office of Internationalization website for additional information. If you are injured or need assistance while engaging in any of the following activities while traveling abroad, you will not be entitled to benefits under the International SOS membership: Skydiving, hang gliding, parachuting, mountaineering (does not apply to school sponsored trips), any motorized speed race, bungee jumping, speed contests, spelunking or caving, or extreme skiing Participation in any war, invasion, revolution, or insurrection Piloting or learning to pilot or acting as a member of the crew of any aircraft Commission or the attempt to commit a criminal act Any non-emergency treatment or surgery, routine physical examinations, hearing aids, eyeglasses, or contact lenses 8. Does the University provide any insurance that covers me when I travel? The following is a discussion concerning required and available insurance coverages while traveling internationally. The following types of insurance will be discussed in this section: a. Health Insurance – Personal Insurance Required. All travelers must maintain personal health insurance that provides coverage while traveling internationally. Part of the travel registration process includes a certification by each traveler that health insurance will be in effect. In some countries, proof of medical coverage is required to obtain a student visa. Travelers should research the type of coverage most appropriate to their destination. Program directors, faculty, and staff should not evaluate the coverage travelers have in effect, but leave this to the traveler’s insurance carrier. The University’s
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