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Student Travel FAQs

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General

Why do I need student overseas travel insurance?

Student overseas travel insurance makes sure that your study and stay abroad is smooth. Far away from home, it ensures that you are not left all alone during a crisis. It takes care of you lossess and provides you a shoulder to lean on.

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Is my insurance accepted in my university as a substitute for their compulsory insurance?

Yes. ICICI Lombard students travel insurance is in compliance with the international insurance standards set by universities abroad and thus is acceptable as as a substitute for their compulsory insurance.

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What are the average costs of medical treatment abroad?

Please refer to the table for average costs of medical treatment abroad in the U.S. vis-a-vis India

TREATMENT INDIA US
Heart Surgery (Valve Replacement) Rs 2.5 lakh -3 lakh Rs 14.4 lakh
Bone Marrow Transplant Rs 33.1 lakh Rs 1.20 cr
Liver Transplant Rs 33.1 lakh Rs 1.44 cr
Orthopedic Surgery Rs 2.8 lakh Rs 9.6 lakh
Cataract Surgery Rs 60 K Rs 96 K
Open Heart Surgery (CABG) Rs 2.4 - 4.8 lakh Rs 72 lakh
Rs 3.12 lakh Rs 10 lakh Neuro Surgery with Hypothermia
Angioplasty Rs 2-3 lakh --
Spine Surgery Rs 1-3 lakh Rs 3 –6 lakh
Brain Tumour (Biopsy) Rs 50 K – 2 lakh Rs 2 lakh
Brain Tumour (Surgery) Rs 2 lakh Rs 4.8 lakh

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Cover

What is the main benefit of buying this cover from India?

The premium for this policy is payable in rupees and costs nearly 1/3rd of what you would have to pay if it were to be bought from an international insurance company.

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What happens in case of demise of the person paying for my studies?

ICICI Lombard will pay / reimburse the tuition fees up to US $10, 000 in case of the demise of your sponsor.

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What exactly do you mean by ‘study interruption’?

The feature of the policy provides reimbursement for the remaining part of the current school semester fee if the studies are interrupted on account of a medical condition or compassionate reasons on the family front due to which your studies are to get hampered.

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What is a bail bond?

Bail bond is a provision wherein if you are arrested or detained by police or judicial authorities for a bailable offence while abroad, you would be eligible for a US $ 5000 coverage to bail you out.

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What is ‘compassionate visit’ and how is it beneficial?

In case of the insured being hospitalized for more than 7 days the family members can visit the student abroad. They are eligible for round economy class tickets and accommodation.

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Premium

What is the mode of payment?

There are basically 3 modes of payment:
1.Credit card
2.Net banking
3.Cheque

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Claims

What if I fail to produce the required documents?

There are some documents that are definately needed, without which a claim will not be paid. We will try and assist you to find surrogate means to get the required proof.

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