Emergencies

The safety of participants on Brockport Education Abroad programs is of the utmost importance. Any circumstance that endangers your life or health is an emergency, and you can expect to receive any assistance that is possible from the Education Abroad Office. In the event of an emergency, you can contact us during office hours at +1 (585) 395-2119 or after hours at +1 (585) 395-2222.

Insurance

Health Insurance

SUNY policy mandates that all students studying abroad have health and emergency assistance insurance. Students are automatically enrolled in and billed for the SUNY International Study Abroad Health Insurance provided by UnitedHealthcare (UHC). The SUNY International Health Insurance cannot be waived.

In some cases, the host institution overseas requires students to purchase an additional international health insurance policy.

Once we register you, you will receive an email which will direct you to HealthSafe ID to print your insurance card.

You are highly encouraged to register with UHC prior to going overseas. You will receive specific instructions on how to register with UHC shortly before the start of your program. This will allow you to view the UHC designated physicians, clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies abroad.

You can also get this information by contacting UHC directly using the phone number listed on the back of your insurance card. By doing this, UHC will contact the nearest English-speaking provider in their network on your behalf. They will also arrange for direct payment so that you do not need to pay anything out of pocket.

Please understand that in the event that there is no hospital or physician that accepts the UHC Health Insurance, you will still be able to receive medical care but will have to pay for the care up-front and then submit a claim for reimbursement to UHC.

Travel Insurance

The Center for Global Education and Engagement recommends that students purchase travel insurance which is a separate policy than the international health insurance.