Will the insurance cover an infection with a virus? Fever, cough, signs of corona infection?…

Will the insurance cover an infection with a virus?

Fever, cough, signs of corona infection? You can rest assured. Language students, interns, doctoral students and students from the age of 30 With GERMAN STUDENT INSURANCE you don’t need to fear high medical costs. The medical treatment of the corona virus infection is covered. In addition, EDUCARE24 includes coverage up to 90 days for medical expenses should you be forced to stay abroad for a longer period of time due to the infection. Students up to age 29 The medical treatment of the corona virus infection is insured by Techniker Krankenkasse (TK). Exclusively for TK-insured persons there is a “corona virus infection hotline” of the TK-ÄrzteZentrum: 040-46 06 – 61 91 60 (Monday to Friday from 8 – 20 o’clock) and the “TK-Doc”-App” (German). You find further information as well as a video on how to distinguish between corona, cold and flu on the website of TK (German).

What should you do in the even of damages as a result of an accident?

An accident is a sudden, unexpected, involuntary and external event taking place at a certain time and place and causing damage to a person’s health. Medical treatments that become necessary as a result of an accident are covered by health insurance. Permanent impairment or death as a result of an accident is covered by accident insurance. Accident insurance also provides financial assistance in case of plastic surgery, rescue costs or long-term hospital stays as a result of an accident. Please notify us immediately in case of an accident. Notification of damages as a result of an accident is handled by: DR-WALTER GmbH Abteilung Leistung (Claims Department) Eisenerzstr. 34 53819 Neunkirchen-Seelscheid Germany Email: claims@dr-walter.com   Tel: +49 (0) 2247 9194 -31 Fax: +49 (0) 2247 9194 -20

What are the chances of your visa getting rejected if you submit everything correctly?

Therefore, if you don’t get the Visa either try again with the required documents or write the embassy a letter. The letter should be of remonstrance where you complain about the reasons they rejected your Visa. Make sure you go to a counselor before sending it!

What is some information for guest scientists after their stay abroad?

You should always keep your insurance certificate since the authorities in a number of home countries require proof of insurance for the time spent abroad.  

Do you need to pay to cancel your insurance and how much?

Cancellation free of charge! Your travel plans change? You can cancel free of charge before the start of the insurance without giving any reason. The travel period changes? Rebook the insurance period free of charge. Are you travelling home earlier? You will be refunded any premiums you have paid too much.

What are the fees you have to pay for your blocked account?

You only need to pay a one-off set-up fee of €49 for your GBA Blocked Account. In addition to that, there are monthly costs of €5 for the management of the account. Moreover, a safety buffer of €100 has to be paid. However, this amount is no additional expense for you because it is usually refunded when you close your blocked account.

Will you need to insure yourself in Germany even if you are doing online courses?

If you are enrolled at a German university, but you are not in Germany and only attend courses virtually, you do not have to be insuranced in Germany. Once you have arrived Germany, please contact us .

What are some of the requirements that the PROTRIP-WORLD meets as a visa for the USA?

PROTRIP-WORLD meets the requirements for J 1 Visa in the USA. Apart from the J2-, F1- und F2-Visa requirements, PROTRIP-WORLD meets all the insurance criteria which the Department of State has stipulated for J1 visa exchange programs in the USA. These include, among others, a minimum coverage of $100,000 for medical treatment in case of illness and accidents, a coverage of $25,000 for the repatriation of remains in case of death. Excellent rating by international rating agency The financial strength of Allianz Worldwide Care SA has been evaluated by one of the leading international credit rating agencies, Standard & Poor’s, and rated AA (excellent). You can rest assured that even in uncertain times like these, PROTRIP-WORLD is backed by a solid and reliable partner.