You should know
- What international insurance coverage is available.
- How to access that coverage.
Insurance coverage available
The University of Missouri offers the following insurance coverage for students travelling or studying abroad:
- BCBS Global Solutions provides broad sickness and accident insurance, including medical evacuation.
- All students participating on MU programs and some affiliated programs will be automatically enrolled.
- If you are registering international travel or participating on a non-MU program you will receive instructions for self-enrolling.
- AIG Travel Guard provides security evacuation and information.
- The University of Missouri AIG Travel Guard insurance is NOT medical insurance.
- All MU students participating on university-related travel or study abroad have access to this coverage, no further action is required to enroll.
- While you should print and carry your AIG Travel Guard insurance card with you, the University of Missouri normally would initiate contact in the event of an emergency requiring their services.
Accessing coverage
Contact information is available on your insurance card and also on your insurance provider’s website. BCBS Global Solutions also has a mobile app.
- If you need non-emergency medical care while you are abroad, notify your program’s on-site support person and contact BCBS Global Solutions. BCBS Global Solutions can assist you in making an appointment with a health care provider.
- In event of a medical emergency, go to the nearest emergency medical facility, then contact your on-site support person, BCBS Global Solutions and the MU International Programs emergency assistance line (+1 573-882-7201).
Fill out this emergency information card and carry it with you at all times while you are abroad.
In the handbook: Health insurance