Health Insurance Guidelines
University for Peace policy requires that any full-time or part-time student enrolled in an MA programme must provide evidence of insurance coverage that meet the following criteria:
- Coverage must apply to the full time or part time period of study
- A Minimum of US$ 5,000 coverage per episode
- Hospitalization and medical attention should be covered
- Repatriation of remains should also be included
- Pre-authorization for hospitalization and/or surgical intervention
The following documents must be provided to the Department of Academic Administration as proof of health insurance:
- Photocopy of the insurance card
- Copy of the insurance contract clearly stating the following information:
- Name of the student,
- Description of coverage
- Date coverage begins
- Date coverage ends (must be at least one month after the end of the academic programme at UPEACE)
- Address, phone number and fax number of the insurance provider
Throughout the years we have learned that not all insurance policies work properly in Costa Rica. Here is a list of those that do: :
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna International
- Aetna Global
- United Health Care
- Prudential
- Humana
- Secure Horizons
- International Medical Group
- Amedex
- Bupa
- CISI
- PPP Healthcare
- J. Van Breda
- Good Health
- Panamerican Life
- Assured Assistance
- RBC
- Travel Insurance
- IHI Danmark
- OHRA
- Nordic Assist
- AIG
Any questions related to health insurance can be directed to: insurance@upeace.org
