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Buying a policy in India is cheaper for Students going abroad for studies

Students going abroad for studies need to have an insurance cover.

And the good news is that purchasing the cover in India, if the country or the university allows you to do so, is a cheaper option.

In countries like Canada and New Zealand, universities themselves offer cover to their students. In fact, the cover is included in the tuition fees. These universities do not accept insurance purchased by a student in his/her home country. But one can buy an extra cover from India, too.

The university may not mandate that insurance purchased by a student provide coverage in these areas. But, such additional coverage is helpful. For instance, coverage for medical expenses related to mental disorders may be useful if a student suffers from depression or stress and needs medical aid.

Universities in the US and the UK are more flexible and allow students to buy insurance from their home country, provided it satisfies the requirements of the university. Rasika Iyer, set to travel to the UK this September for her higher education, seems convinced by the logic. As she puts it, After spending a huge amount for my studies in the UK, a little extra expense to cover medical emergencies seems worth it. The policies offered by Indian companies like Tata AIG, Bajaj Allianz and ICICI Lombard are accepted by most universities in the US. Even if purchasing university insurance is compulsory, students usually prefer to take an additional policy from India.

It makes sense to do so, say financial planners. A major portion of the insurance offered for students covers medical costs. This is a big benefit if you consider how expensive medical treatment is outside India,.

The waiting period at public hospitals can be very long sometimes. When the student cannot afford any delay in treatment, he can use his Indian insurance policy at a private hospital.

If you have an option to choose between Indian and university policies, purchasing a student insurance policy in India will prove to be more cost-effective. It will cost you approximately onethird the amount you will have to pay for the university insurance.

For a sum assured of $100,000 and upwards, a two-year insurance cover from the university costs Rs 27,000-36,000 ($600-800 per year), at the rate of $1=Rs 45. Indian insurance policies will charge anywhere Rs 7,000-19,000 (between $ 150 and $425) for a similar policy.

The university insurance mostly covers only medical expenses, and in certain cases, dental expenses. However, student insurance policies available in India offer certain benefits over and above the medical coverage like:

Study interruption

Say, you meet with an accident and cannot pursue your studies further because of medical reasons. In this case, the insurance company will reimburse the tuition fee paid for that semester.

Sponsor protection

If your parent or guardian who is financing your education expires, the insurance cover will ensure your studies are not interrupted. You will be entitled to tuition fees payable up to a certain limit, specified in the policy.

Compassionate visit

In case you get hospitalised for more than seven consecutive days, the insurance company pays for the return air fare for one of the parents to visit you. Similarly, if either of your parents gets hospitalised in India, your return air fare is covered.

Repatriation of remains

If a student dies while studying overseas, expenses incurred for repatriating his remains to India will be taken care of by the insurance company.

So, go ahead and choose an insurance product that best suits your needs. It will go a long way in ensuring that you have a smooth sailing during your education years abroad.

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