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3 Ways to Get Health Coverage While Overseas

WEBThe health insurance is typically offered as supplementary coverage for someone already covered by another medical insurance plan, but in some cases may be the only health

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Does Medicaid or Medicare Cover Me Abroad

WEBThis supplement will cover you for the first 60 days of a trip outside of the United States. There is a $250 deductible. After meeting the deductible, the insurance will cover 80% of …

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Chronic Health Conditions & Planning for a International Exchange

WEBAs a person with a chronic or acute health condition, also known as systemic disability, you have the right to apply for the same kinds of life-changing experiences overseas as …

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15 Ways to Feel Emotionally Ready

WEBSeek out international mental health-related groups that have chapters in many countries (e.g. Befrienders Network, World Federation for Mental Health, World Network of Users …

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Locating Mental Health Providers For Support Abroad

WEBIn-person providers, including those where English is spoken, have always been a great option and can be located with the collaboration of travel insurers, host country staff or a …

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Women’s Health, Wellness and Violence Prevention

WEBWomen and girls with disabilities face double discrimination based on disability and gender. They are more likely to experience violence, abuse, and poor health than men with …

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10 Tips to Prepare for Travel with a Chronic Health Disability

WEBMake sure you are covered abroad. Understand issues related to health insurance, pre-existing conditions, and more. Make a plan to address medical emergencies should they …

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Preparations for Travel with Mental Health Conditions

WEBAppreciating the moment. Accepting new ways of doing things. Finding your personal drive or independence. These are all what exchange alumni living with mental health …

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Supporting Individuals with Mental Health Disabilities Abroad

WEBMental health disabilities are probably the most well represented of the conditions that exchange participants bring with them overseas, sometimes consciously, though more …

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Health Matters Abroad

WEBOnce he made the decision to go, traveling from the United States to the United Kingdom for graduate study in technology policy seemed fairly straightforward for Paul Monroe – …

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Why Pre-Existing Conditions Matter in Insurance

WEBGenerally, a pre-existing condition is any medical condition, injury, or illness that occurred and a licensed physician was consulted or treatment of medication was prescribed, prior …

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Disability-Specific Preparations: From Fatigue to Sensitivities

WEBIf you have life-threatening allergies, consider wearing a Medic-Alert bracelet to let health care workers know of the allergy in an emergency. Research food customs of the host …

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Crafting Health History & Medical Clearance Forms

WEBSome international programs make it a policy to include a confidential health history and clearance form signed by a medical provider and/or an accommodation request form in …

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Implementing Inclusive HIV/AIDS Programs

WEBHIV/AIDS programmers should seek out training and resources to ensure their activities are disability-inclusive. Utilize the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. …

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Real World Experiences in Mental Health

WEBLinea’s internship supervisor was very supportive when she disclosed her mental health conditions. Linea was able to see the counselor during the day, a service which was free …

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Ups & Downs of International Travel

WEBManaging your mental health while studying abroad – whether or not you have a history of anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions – is something every person must …

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Steps to Provide Mental Health Support on an EAP

WEBLocate Mental Health Resources Compile a list of mental health resources for students. Work with host country colleagues to identify local mental health professionals, clinics, …

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Medications When Traveling Internationally

WEBYou know your own medication dosages and medical history the best. So, it’s up to you to research how to manage your medications when traveling outside your country. Talk …

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What Is Disability

WEBThe U.S. Social Security Act says that it is a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that is expected to last more than 12 months or result in death and that …

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Successful Study Abroad with a Mental Health Condition

WEBFor every student with a mental health-related disability who experiences a crisis abroad, many more will succeed. When a student discloses a mental health condition, …

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The Right to Health

WEBThe Health Directorate pledged to collaborate with Christiana’s organization, the Wa Association of the Deaf, to recruit full-time sign language interpreters and provide …

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Models of Disability: An Overview

WEBCharity Model. People with disabilities are often treated as objects of charity and pity. The charity model is an older and outdated model of disability. What it looks like: People in …

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