International Travel Insurance

Policy 510.6

Introduction

1.1 The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines on the purchase of health insurance coverage for all students, faculty and staff traveling outside of the United States on any form of University Sponsored Travel.

1.2 HTH Worldwide Insurance and DRUM coverage provide benefits while traveling overseas for accidents, illness, medical expenses, emergency medical evaluation, security evacuation, and repatriation of mortal remains.

Scope

2.1 This policy applies to faculty, staff and students at Appalachian State University.

Definitions

University Sponsored Travel

means any travel that is led by a University employee or for which academic credit is awarded, or any other travel administered by, conducted under the direction of, or with financial support from, any University department, program, or office.

University

means Appalachian State University.