Minho Lee | Dec 07, 2023 Health

Minor illnesses in the US can be stressful for international students due to high healthcare costs, but often can be managed effectively at home. Learn more about over-the-counter medicines and how to manage symptoms effectively.

ISO Customer Care | Dec 05, 2023 Visas

The I-94 is one of many forms international students may need to be accustomed to. We explain what it is and it's purpose in the following article.

Ed Zaleck | Dec 01, 2023 Visas

The F1 visa interview can be overwhelming for prospective students, which is why we put together all the information you need to help you prepare.

Jonathan Perez | Dec 01, 2023 Student Life

One of your duties as a United States resident is to file your taxes every year. Learn more about the specific processes, deadlines, and the qualifications for what is considered as taxable.

Jonathan Perez | Nov 28, 2023 Insurance

As graduation comes closer, you may be looking into applying for F1 OPT. For a full overview on what to expect and FAQs, read more above!

ISO Customer Care | Nov 28, 2023 Student Life

As an international student, there are plenty of perks to opening a U.S. bank account. Find out how to do so and avoid scams here.

Minho Lee | Nov 28, 2023 Health

As an international student, balancing academic pursuits with maintaining a healthy diet can be a struggle, but this guide will provide you with practical tips and strategies to make nutritious choices without breaking your wallet.

Jonathan Perez | Nov 27, 2023 Insurance

Look into the benefits and perks of New York State's sponsored health insurance plan for residents, including international students, including 100% coverage and a $0 deductible!

Minho Lee | Nov 21, 2023 Insurance

Some U.S. schools require students to purchase or waive using an Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant insurance. We answer all questions you may have about this above.

Jonathan Perez | Nov 20, 2023 Latest from ISO

Take an insider look into a year through ISO's perspective and the thought process behind many of the events and opportunities we have supported in 2023.

ISO Customer Care | Nov 17, 2023 Insurance

An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is not a bill! Understand how to read your EOB and see how claims were processed, who payment was made to, and receive your reimbursement check when applicable.

Ed Zaleck | Nov 15, 2023 Student Life

If you’re looking to study abroad, you may get overwhelmed with the variety of options you can choose to study at. ISO's team breaks down the perks U.S. universities offer.

ISO Customer Care | Nov 10, 2023 Student Life

Moving to the U.S. is a big change. Take a look at what customs international students find different or surprising after they start their new life abroad.

Ed Zaleck | Nov 06, 2023 Insurance

As with all things in the U.S. healthcare system, getting your benefits paid after visiting a medical provider can sometimes be complicated. Learn more here.

Jonathan Perez | Nov 06, 2023 Student Life

This holiday season, get a head start on your shopping (and saving) when you see the deals highlighted within!

Minho Lee | Nov 03, 2023 Latest From ISO

Discover how ISO provides valuable resources and support to members, helping them navigate their life in the US, understand health insurance, and make the most of their plans during the enrollment.

Ed Zaleck | Oct 16, 2023 Insurance

One of the most common confusions international students have in the U.S. is determining when to go to the emergency room. Find out why it's best to avoid going there.

ISO Customer Care | Oct 12, 2023 Health

Before you seek any healthcare services, know how much you’ll spend and how you can get around high medical bills.

ISO Customer Care | Aug 14, 2023 Latest From ISO

On our 65th anniversary, ISO launches UK Gold - a private medical insurance plan in the UK dedicated to international students. Read more to find out about the plan details.

Jonathan Perez | Aug 04, 2023 Latest From ISO

Learn more about ISO's free, high-coverage health insurance option for international students and New Yorkers, in partnership with NY State of Health.

Jonathan Perez | Jul 28, 2023 Insurance

Looking for health insurance can be challenging to those who are unaware of U.S. health care and its costs. This guide will take you through every thought process when considering a plan for your school.

Jonathan Perez | Jul 27, 2023 Latest From ISO

For 65 years, ISO grew from a small international student organization to a market leader in international student insurance. Follow our history and see what we've achieved through the years!

ISO Customer Care | Jul 14, 2023 Visas

准备申请STEM OPT延期的同学们快收下这份超全申请攻略，从申请前的准备资料到表格填写指南再到如何提交，一站式搞定STEM OPT申请！

ISO Customer Care | Jul 08, 2023 Insurance

Navigate through the sometimes-challenging U.S. healthcare system with the resources in this guide!

John Garrido Ayala | Jul 07, 2023 Health

As winter approaches, so do seasonal illnesses and accidents. Learn more about how health insurance can protect you.

ISO Customer Care | Jul 07, 2023 Visas

想要顺利申请 STEM OPT延期，这些申请前的注意事项快来了解一下！

Ed Zaleck | Jul 06, 2023 Visas

Learn more about the rules and what it takes to be approved for your F1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT).

ISO Customer Care | Jun 30, 2023 Insurance

Healthcare in the United States is not the easiest thing to comprehend. Learn what international students should consider when making their decision for health insurance.

ISO Customer Care | Jun 29, 2023 Insurance

Learn more about ISO's referral program and how it can benefit both you and your friends!

Jenny Guan | Jun 29, 2023 Insurance

Lessen the complications of filling prescriptions in the U.S. by learning everything about prescription drugs from start to finish!

Ed Zaleck | Jun 23, 2023 Insurance

With all the chaos involved with the healthcare process, it becomes difficult to even truly understand what type of providers are available. Read more for answers to common provider questions.

ISO Customer Care | May 02, 2023 Student Life

Studying in the U.S. has its perks but the price for tuition can get a bit expensive, especially for international students. Here are 7 scholarship opportunities to explore.

ISO Customer Care | May 01, 2023 Insurance

小心一毕业就在法律边缘试探！最新申请指南带你查漏补缺，搞定OPT申请前后常见问题，避开申请OPT前后的陷阱！

ISO Customer Care | Mar 16, 2023 Insurance

Insurance policies can be filled with words and phrases that are not commonly used in everyday conversation. Here are some of the most common insurance terms that you need to know.

ISO Customer Care | Feb 15, 2023 Insurance

在美国拿处方药的流程与国内大不相同，如何以更快捷，省钱的方式拿到处方药？快看这一篇美国处方药取药攻略！

Jonathan Perez | Feb 01, 2023 Insurance

Learn why coverage matters so much in a country where insurance can mean the difference between your education or expulsion.

ISO Customer Care | Jan 26, 2023 Insurance

美国高昂的医疗费用一直都是留学生们的噩梦。美国的医疗费用为什么这么高，留学生又该如何在得到有效治疗的同时，避免收到高额账单呢？

ISO Customer Care | Jan 13, 2023 Insurance

留学生在美就医后的最后一站——提交理赔！简单四步，轻松搞定！

ISO Customer Care | Dec 29, 2022 Insurance

超实用攻略带你搞定留学生在美国就医注意事项以及理赔攻略，简单三步，轻松就医！

Ed Zaleck | Dec 13, 2022 Insurance

Many universities provide a costly school-sponsored insurance option but allow you to waive out of it. Here's what to keep in mind when waiving out of your school plan.

ISO Customer Care | Dec 13, 2022 Insurance

超实用攻略带你搞定留学生如何在美国看医生以及注意事项，简单三步，轻松就医！

ISO Customer Care | Dec 12, 2022 Insurance

Put yourself in charge of deciding insurance options by learning how and why waiving your school plan is important to you.

ISO Customer Care | Dec 08, 2022 Insurance

Una de las confusiones más comunes que tienen los estudiantes internacionales en los Estados Unidos es determinar cuándo ir a la sala de emergencias. Descubra por qué es mejor evitar ir allí.

ISO Customer Care | Nov 09, 2022 Insurance

Use nuestra guía paso-a-paso para usar su seguro para hacer citas, y tambien ver las diferencias con el proceso de su país de origen.

ISO Customer Care | Oct 25, 2022 Health

Antes de buscar cualquier servicio de atención médica, sepa cuánto gastará y cómo puede evitar las facturas médicas elevadas.

ISO Customer Care | Oct 21, 2022 Insurance

¡Navegue a través del sistema de salud de los EE. UU., que a veces es desafiante, con los recursos de esta guía!

ISO Customer Care | Oct 13, 2022 Insurance

不同于国内的一条龙就诊体验，在美国看病，不但要先区分五花八门的科室种类，而且要看是否需要预约。如果选错了诊室类型，不但得不到及时且合适的治疗，还容易收到天价账单！

ISO Customer Care | Oct 11, 2022 Insurance

Póngase a cargo de decidir las opciones de seguro aprendiendo cómo y por qué es importante para usted renunciar a su plan escolar.

ISO Customer Care | Oct 10, 2022 Insurance

Comprender por qué el seguro de salud es tan importante en los Estados Unidos puede resultar confuso. Lea esto para ver por qué todos los estudiantes internacionales deben estar asegurados.

ISO Customer Care | Sep 30, 2022 Insurance

Si bien encontrar un proveedor puede parecer complicado, hemos dividido el proceso en tres pasos simples. ¡Usa estos consejos si tienes problemas!

Ed Zaleck | Sep 14, 2022 Insurance

Your insurance ID card is important to have available to get covered for your medical services. Learn how to use yours here.

ISO Customer Care | Aug 19, 2022 Insurance

Las pólizas de seguro están llenas de frases que no se usan comúnmente todos los días. Aprenda los términos básicos que debe saber para comprender el sistema médico en los Estados Unidos.

Ed Zaleck | Jun 27, 2022 Health

Though a majority of international visitors are vaccinated against COVID now, we understand you may still have questions. Review more at the link above.

ISO Customer Care | Jun 22, 2022 Health

Our mental health is incredibly important for our day-to-day lives. Through the acts set by this guide, you can work to improve your mental health day by day.

Ed Zaleck | May 25, 2022 Insurance

Healthcare is expensive in the U.S. and one way to avoid spending is by getting medical services done prior to leaving home. Learn more above.

Stacy Phu | May 16, 2022 Visas

During your studies in the US, international students have the option to work in their field of study while on OPT. Find out our 5 tips to help you ease into the transition.

ISO Customer Care | May 13, 2022 Insurance

各位新生们在和学姐学长交流或者刚到美国时，经常会听到waiver或waiver deadline之类的词。那么waiver到底是什么呢？

Stacy Phu | May 02, 2022 Visas

Becoming a U.S. citizen has no direct path but use this guide for the ways international students can transition from student status to permanent residency!

Ed Zaleck | May 02, 2022 Insurance

Health care procedures can be complicated, which includes the billing process from medical providers. Avoid future confusion using these tips!

ISO Customer Care | Apr 29, 2022 Insurance

要毕业后留美工作，成功申请OPT很重要！不过，以为提交完OPT申请就算申请成功了？错！递交OPT申请后，需要注意的地方多着呢！

Stacy Phu | Apr 27, 2022 Insurance

We’ve gathered testimonials from our members here at ISO. Find out what students have to say about us...

Stacy Phu | Apr 11, 2022 Insurance

Knowing what you and your school need in an insurance plan is important, so consider the items listed here before enrolling with ISO.

ISO Customer Care | Mar 31, 2022 Insurance

超全OPT申请攻略带你快速搞定OPT申请流程以及OPT申请注意事项，成功合法留美工作！

Ed Zaleck | Mar 25, 2022 Insurance

Understanding why health insurance is so important in the U.S. can be confusing. Read this to see why all international student should be insured.

ISO Customer Care | Mar 18, 2022 Insurance

Now you’ve made up our mind and chose the most affordable health insurance for international students, it’s time to get to know your plan benefits.

Stacy Phu | Mar 03, 2022 Insurance

While finding a provider may sound complicated, we have broken down the process into three simple steps. Use these tips if you’re having trouble!

ISO Customer Care | Feb 11, 2022 Health

Learn how new variants of COVID and viruses are made, as well as where the future is headed with the information in this guide!

ISO Customer Care | Jan 19, 2022 Latest From ISO

Our presentations stand to inform students the importance of insurance coverage and provide resources to navigate the U.S. healthcare system.

Ed Zaleck | Jan 19, 2022 Insurance

Use our step-by-step guide for using your insurance to make appointments, as well as differences from the process in your home country.

Stacy Phu | Jan 19, 2022 Health

Here is a simple guide to help you understand your options and the appropriate measures to take when exposed or test positive for COVID-19 according to the CDC.

ISO Customer Care | Jan 12, 2022 Insurance

美国联邦法律规定：获得J-1签证的访问学者及J-2签证的家属需保证留美期间持有合适的医疗保险。那么，J1访问学者应该怎样挑选合适的保险计划呢？ISO来为大家答疑啦！

ISO Customer Care | Jan 12, 2022 Insurance

如今赴美留学如今越来越低龄化，ISO愿为出国留学的同学们保驾护航，也推出了符合赴美留学的初中生和高中生的保险计划，帮助减轻父母的担忧。

ISO Customer Care | Jan 12, 2022 Insurance

F1留学生毕业后可以申请OPT签证留美工作一年到三年。而在OPT期间，学校不再强制性要求学生购买保险。留学生在OPT期间又该如何选择合适的保险计划以保障安全呢？

ISO Customer Care | Jan 11, 2022 Insurance

初来乍到，看不懂保险词汇？别担心，为了帮助大家更好的了解保险内容，ISO总结了一份留学生必须知道的保险词汇！

ISO Customer Care | Jan 07, 2022 Latest From ISO

Want to earn a $10 referral credit towards your next ISO purchase? Send your referral link to friends and earn!

Ed Zaleck | Sep 03, 2021 Current Events

See what full approval for distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (Comirnaty) by the FDA means for international students.

ISO Customer Care | Aug 25, 2021 Insurance

远在异国他乡留学，ISO强烈建议留学生们持有一份靠谱的医疗保险计划以保障自身健康与安全。什么样的保险计划适合留学生呢？美国留学生又该如何选择适合自己的保险计划呢？

Madia Bestman | Aug 19, 2021 Latest From ISO

ISO Partners With Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance.

ISO Customer Care | Aug 02, 2021 Latest From ISO

ISO Announces Exclusive Partnership with the University of South Florida Students of India Association

ISO Customer Care | Jul 30, 2021 Latest From ISO

ISO Announce Partnership with Principia University and Minerva Schools at KGI

ISO Customer Care | Jun 29, 2021 Insurance

When trying to waive out of your school’s health insurance plan, you may come across terms like “Hard Waiver”. Find out what these terms mean and how they affect your insurance.

Madia Bestman | Jun 29, 2021 Visas

If you want to stay in the U.S. post-graduation and start working, then you must apply for employment authorization. For more on the OPT application process, read above.

Madia Bestman | Jun 29, 2021 Insurance

Getting health insurance as an international student in the U.S. is a must but can be hard to understand. Read more to see what insurance options you can explore.

ISO Customer Care | Jun 29, 2021 Health

Important Information About COVID-19 coverage, testing, vaccine, etc.

Ed Zaleck | Jun 29, 2021 Insurance

The process of getting insurance coverage for your medical bills can sometimes be hard to understand. For answers to FAQs related to the claims process, read this article.

ISO Customer Care | Jun 29, 2021 Health

The process of transitioning to college is a difficult journey with many stresses that you will face along the way. Learn more on how to manage your mental health with your ISO plan.

Madia Bestman | Jun 29, 2021 Insurance

There's many different types of medical facilities you can go to in the US. Read more to find the correct provider to visit to better assist your medical needs.

Ed Zaleck | Jun 29, 2021 Visas

The H1B visa is one way the U.S. retains highly skilled international workers, making it very competitive to get one. Read above for all you need to know about getting approved.

ISO Customer Care | Jun 29, 2021 Visas

The U.S. is home to an abundance of research programs and are always looking for new perspectives from scholars abroad. Read more about how you can apply for a J1 visa here.

Ed Zaleck | Jun 29, 2021 Visas

Applying for the F1 student visa can be a confusing process. Read here to learn more about becoming an international student in the United States!

ISO Customer Care | Jan 29, 2021 Health

Every year, the winter creates a period of increased illness known as "flu season". We prepared some tips to stay healthy this flu season.

Madia Bestman | Jul 31, 2020 Latest From ISO

What are the main differences between ISO and other insurance companies? Learn why you should advance your school to ISO today!

ISO Customer Care | Oct 18, 2019 Latest From ISO

As of September 25, 2019, John McPhee will assume leadership of ISO Student Health Insurance as new CEO, effective immediately.

ISO Customer Care | Aug 14, 2019 Latest From ISO

Starting January 1, 2020, ISO will be the designated health insurance provider for Jacksonville State University! Read more details here.

ISO Customer Care | Jun 25, 2019 Latest From ISO

The Unofficial International Student Handbook - we asked our members what practical advise they want, here is what they receive from ISO.

ISO Customer Care | Jun 04, 2019 Latest From ISO

Videos from ISO: Healthcare in the U.S.; How to find a doctor; File a claim; Explanation of benefits.