Health Insurance

Most agencies providing public health insurance for foreign students in Germany cover pre-existing conditions. However, the insurance regulations for such conditions depend on the provider itself. Hence it is best to get confirmation from your provider. In case you are enrolled with a private insurance company, coverage for preexisting conditions is usually excluded. You may also have to pay extra for such treatments based on your conditions or may even have to upgrade your insurance plan to accommodate the treatments involved.

After your education in Germany is completed, and you are returning to your home country, you can simply contact your healthcare provider to terminate your contract for student health insurance in Germany. For this, you need to connect with your insurance agency and follow the exact process suggested by them to unsubscribe from your plan. However, do make sure that you have received the proof of contract termination from your insurance agency.

Yes, getting health insurance is a major requirement for studnets to study at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, especially for international applicants. International students applying for admission to study in Canada are required to hold an overseas health insurance as a visa requirement and a university or college requirement. Moreover, Saskatchewan Polytechnic provides free health coverage for students with study permits for the basics. 

It is advised to the international studnets that they should check whether their health insurance is valid overseas with their health insurance provider

Yes, health insurance is a necessary requirement for all the international students who want to study in Netherland as per the country law to cover the essential health expenses. Additionally, this is also an essential requirement for the visa application.

However, healthcare without insurance can be expensive for the students depending on the stauts of their working and students who are wokring part-time or having paid internship are required to register themself for the Dutch public health insurance. Additionally, International students can also apply for the private insurance companies or the providers.

Vanier recommends its students to have a medical and hospital insurance that covers a academic year at the college. It does provide students with basic health insurance coverage with GreenShield. All students enrolled in UG, graduate or professional programs are automatically enrolled in the college's Basic Student Health Services.

Students can opt out of the college's insurance coverage by submitting proof of an existing insurance cover from a different insurer.

Indian health insurance may be valid in Germany if it meets German standards and if there is a social insurance agreement between India and Germany. However, many Indian policies might not be accepted, so it's best to check with your provider and possibly obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

The cost of health insurance for a German student visa varies. Statutory health insurance costs about €120-130 per month for students under 30. For those over 30, the cost will be higher, depending on the provider and plan chosen.

To get health insurance for a German student visa, you can either obtain a German health insurance plan upon arrival or apply for one before your visa appointment. You may also check if your home country's insurance is valid in Germany and meets their requirements.

For students under 30 years old, statutory health insurance typically costs around €120-130 per month. If you are over 30, the cost may be higher, as you will have to pay the standard contribution rate.