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Medical cover when studying abroad

chowdhurym76
Posts: 2 Newbie
Dear All,
My son is planning to study in the USA for 5 - 6 months. While the university there will cover for emergencies, how can I arrange cover for him to see a GP for minor ailments?
Thank you in advance for your responses.
Regards.
My son is planning to study in the USA for 5 - 6 months. While the university there will cover for emergencies, how can I arrange cover for him to see a GP for minor ailments?
Thank you in advance for your responses.
Regards.
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Is he a student at a UK university, so that this would be a semester abroad? If so, he is probably covered by his home university's insurance and in any case they could certainly advise on a suitable policy.0
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His UK university has not been good in forthcoming with info. but we'll keep on trying.0
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