The Ohio State University provides insurance for unforeseen medical and security incidents that travelers may encounter abroad. Always call Crisis24 for support and assistance with obtaining services. The Ohio State dedicated hotline number is +1 443-569-7893. If you do not call Crisis24 for assistance, you will be expected to pay for any services and treatments you receive. You should keep all receipts and documentation of care to file a claim with Zurich.
For additional information, please review the Zurich policy summary. If you have any questions, contact the Office of International Affairs Global Health and Safety team at irm@osu.edu.
Faculty/staff traveler cost
- All faculty and staff are automatically covered by this blanket insurance and assistance program. You do not need to enroll to be covered, but you do need to follow the steps outlined below to set up your Crisis24 account.
- The cost of the insurance and assistance program is covered by the Ohio State Office of Enterprise Risk Management.
Student traveler cost
- All student travelers who are accepted to a study abroad program or register their university-sponsored or affiliated travel through the OIA program application or travel registry portal are covered by this blanket insurance and assistance program.
- The cost of the insurance is paid by each student traveler and depends on the duration of travel. Costs are outlined in the chart below.
| Length | Amount |
|---|---|
| Up To 2 Weeks (1-16) | $ 25.00 |
| Month (17-45) | $ 50.00 |
| Short Term (46-75) | $ 100.00 |
| Semester (76-195) | $ 200.00 |
| Academic Year (196-315) | $ 400.00 |
| Calendar (316-365) | $ 500.00 |
Please note that the policy through Zurich primarily covers incidents related to accident and sickness. All international travelers should maintain coverage with their regular, U.S. domestic insurance plan while traveling abroad. Contact your insurance provider to understand your coverage and exclusions for international travel. A traveler who seeks routine or preventative medical treatment abroad will be expected to pay for these services and seek reimbursement from their personal medical provider.
For questions and support, please contact the Office of International Affairs Global Health and Safety team at irm@osu.edu.