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If your university requires that you use its health plan, you must enroll in the university plan and contact your LASPAU advisor. Please fax LASPAU proof of your enrollment in the university health plan. This proof can be either a copy of your university health plan ID card -- if it lists the dates of your coverage -- or a letter from the university health services listing the dates of your coverage. Dependents' Health Insurance Health insurance regulations for dependents vary from country to country; you are responsible for verifying that your dependents have adequate insurance while in your host country. The Virginia Surety coverage provided by your contract is only for you and does not cover dependents. Often the best option for grantees who need insurance for their dependents is to purchase the coverage offered by the host university. Visit your host university's international student office to find out what your options are. If university coverage is not available, you may want to contact Virginia Surety yourself to arrange for coverage for your dependents.
Virginia Surety Insurance
Seven Corners provides a website for students (link coming soon) with useful information and resources, including translations of medical terms, a database of doctors and medical facilities in your area, a way to check on claims you have filed, and articles about travel and health issues. You will need to sign in to the website using the ID number on the Virginia Surety health insurance card you receive from LASPAU. Eye and Dental Coverage The insurance coverage you receive through Virginia Surety does not cover routine eye exams and dental checkups. We recommend that you see your optometrist and dentist before leaving your home country, as these types of checkups can be expensive. If you are interested in purchasing a separate dental coverage policy, the international student office at your university may be able to recommend a reputable insurance company. Your university’s health plan may also include access to an on-campus dental clinic. Prescription Medication If you are taking a prescription medication, we recommend that you bring a sufficient amount with you to your host country, as well as a copy of your prescription. Many pharmacies will not honor a prescription written in another country, and you may need to obtain a new prescription from a physician in your host country. The visit required to obtain the prescription might not be covered by the Virginia Surety insurance plan. Mental Health Keep in mind that your emotional well-being is as important as your physical well-being. It can sometimes be difficult to adjust to new surroundings. If you find that you are depressed, confused, or unhappy, we recommend that you see a professional, just as you would for a physical problem. Most universities have mental health professionals who can help you. Please contact your advisor at LASPAU if you need assistance.
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If you are enrolled in LASPAU's insurance plan, your insurance carrier is Virginia Surety Insurance Company and all of your claims will be handled through Seven Corners Inc.. You will receive a Virginia Surety insurance card from LASPAU. The coverage, provided at no cost to you, is only for you and does not include any of your dependents with you. Please contact LASPAU if you have any questions after reading over the