Study Abroad

If you’re participating in a study abroad or exchange program affiliated with SUNY, you must be adequately insured.

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Faculty and Staff

Visit our Faculty and Staff Going Abroad page to learn about available coverage.

Coverage Requirements

Students must have comprehensive coverage that will directly pay international providers for emergency and non-emergency services for the duration of the program. This policy is in accordance with SUNY health insurance requirements.

Enrollment and Billing

Students going on official Study Abroad programs will be automatically enrolled and their student account billed for the UnitedHealthcare Student Resources (UHCSR) Study Abroad insurance once the roster of participants is received. The welcome email with login and ID card access instructions will be sent to your @buffalo.edu email prior to departure. If you are not a University at Buffalo student but are participating in a UB study abroad program, the welcome email will be sent to the email address on file with the Study Abroad Office.

Enrollment and payment should be received at least two weeks before the travel date.

International Students

International students going abroad who are enrolled into the UHCSR insurance meet the SUNY study abroad insurance requirements. If you waived out of this insurance, you will be enrolled and billed for the study abroad insurance for the duration of your trip.

Internships, Research, Medical Rotations and Other Programs

Students going abroad for internships, research, medical rotations, or other University-sponsored programs are required to be adequately insured to SUNY standards (by enrolling in international health insurance through SUNY). Program coordinators and/or advisors should contact the Student Health Insurance office to register all trips abroad.

Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage

All study abroad participants must carry medical evacuation and repatriation coverage, in addition to emergency and non-emergency coverage that will directly pay international providers. This applies to official study abroad programs, as well as students going abroad for internships, research, medical rotations, or other University-sponsored programs.

Medical evacuation benefits provide for the arrangement and payment of medical and travel expenses to the nearest appropriate facility, or return home, if you are seriously ill or injured. Repatriation benefits cover expenses related to the preparation and return of remains to the family in the event of death abroad.

Medical evacuation and repatriation coverage is already included as a benefit if you are enrolled in the full SUNY study abroad insurance plan.

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Contact and Get Help

General Questions and Concerns

1 Capen
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260-2100

Phone: (716) 645-3036

Insurance Provider

For questions about your plan

UnitedHealthcare Student Resources

International Students Policy #2022-203-415-41
; OPT/J1 Policy #2022-203415-44
; Study Abroad Policy #2022-203415-43

Dependent Enrollment Forms and General Inquiries
P.O. Box 809025
Dallas, TX 75380-9025

Phone: (888) 714-6544

UnitedHealthcare Student Resources

International Students Policy #2022-203-415-41
; OPT/J1 Policy #2022-203415-44
; Study Abroad Policy #2022-203415-43

Claims
UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
P.O. Box 809025
Dallas, TX 75380-9025

Phone: (888) 714-6544