Health and Safety
Health Insurance
All students participating in UM Education Abroad programs are required to maintain health insurance coverage throughout their entire study abroad period. UM's minimum coverage amounts are:
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Medical Expense Benefit: $250,000
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Medical Evacuation: $150,000
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Repatriation: $15,000
Students participating in the Partner University program must verify that their insurance is comparable to, or better than the HTH Worldwide Travel Insurance that is required to participate in this program. It is the student's responsibility to demonstrate that their private insurance meets the UM minimum requirements. ISEP students are required to enroll in the ISEP health insurance as a condition of the program. ISEP's health insurance does meet the minimum requirements set forth by UM.
Health and Safety
When traveling abroad, students should:
- review the U.S. State Department website for country specific information on health and safety
- research their host country’s immunization requirements and recommendations
- review the UM Study Abroad Student Handbook, especially to learn how to cope with cultural adjustment, how to stay healthy and safe, and what the U.S. Consulate can do for you if student encounters legal issues
Emergencies
In case on an emergency, students and family members should contact the Office of Public Safety at 406.243.4000 (answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). The Global Engagement Office (GEO) will be notified of the emergency. Students and family members can also contact GEO at the numbers listed below. In the event of a political, social, or natural emergency, GEO will be in close contact with the student’s host institution staff and the US Consulate or Embassy. Students should remain in contact with the host institution staff and GEO in an emergency situation. For more information about notification procedures, visit the Emergency webpage.
