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Study Abroad Insurance

The Study Abroad Insurance coverage is provided by HTH Worldwide. The coverage is available to all Webster University Students, scholars, and their dependents traveling abroad for educational purposes.

HTH Worldwide offers Webster University Students insured through its programs a personal Internet portal to healthcare services and information at www.hthstudents.com. Students gain online access to track claims, search for a doctor, view plan information, download forms and read health and security news.

To enroll in the HTH Study Abroad Insurance individual policy click here.

For general travel health information we recommend the foloowing sites:
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
The World Health Organization (WHO)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Click on a question below to view the answer to some of the more common questions about the Study Abroad Health Insurance. Click here to download the FAQ section.
Do I have to Purchase Study Abroad Insurance?
What is the cost of the Study Abroad Insurance?
What doctors can I go to when I am abroad?
Will I have to pay the doctors?
What if I am having a medical emergency?
How do I file a claim?
Where can I downlaod the forms and enrollment information?

Do I have to Purchase Study Abroad Insurance?
No, however, if you are utilizing the Study Abroad Office you are automatically enrolled in the Study Abroad Insurance.

What is the cost of the Study Abroad Insurance?
For students traveling through the Study Abroad Office there is no direct cost for the insurance policy.

Students not utilizing the Study Abroad Office may purchase the policy for $55 a month.

What doctors can I go to when I am abroad?
There is no preferred provider network. The plan pays the same no matter which doctor you choose to use. HTH has developed a comprehensive list of doctors around the world. This list can be found on their website www.hthstudents.com.

Will I have to pay the doctors?
If you choose a doctor from the HTH website you will not be asked to pay any cost up front.

Some doctors that are not part of the HTH doctor list may require you to pay for your medical treatment in advance.

What if I am having a medical emergency?
As an HTH customer, you are eligible for global emergency assistance, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For immediate assistance:
Inside the US, call 1.800.257.4823
Outside the US, call +1.610.254.8771 (collect)
If you require medical evacuation, you must contact HTH Worldwide in advance or your evacuation may not be eligible for reimbursement. Available services include:

  • Medical evacuation planning and coordination
  • Medical monitoring and referral
  • Worldwide 24-hour assistance in locating medical care
  • Coordination of hospital payment guarantees

For more information send an e-mail to assist@hthworldwide.com.

How do I file a claim?
If you have a claim form in hand, you may send it by fax or mail to:

HTH Worldwide Insurance Services
Attn: Internal Claims Department
One Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087
Fax: 610.293.3529

  • Click here for detailed filing instructions

    • Please call 1.866.281.1668 or 1.610.254.8741 to speak with an HTH Worldwide Customer Services Representative if you have a question regarding a claim. As an Advisor, if you would like to escalate a claim, please contact our Client Services staff at 1.800.394.2500 for assistance.

    Participants can check the status of their claim in the 'My Benefits' section of www.hthstudents.com

    Downloadable Information:

    Policy Information (Certificate of Insurance)
    Medical Claim Form
    Prescription Claim Form
    Study Abroad Checklist
    An important checklist for students studying abroad and their parents