Mathcamp 2022 will be a residential program! Learn more.
All Mathcamp staff and students are required to carry medical insurance for the entire duration of camp.
Students whose regular insurance does not cover them at camp (including all students from outside the US) must purchase travel medical insurance. This should cost around $36 USD for US residents, $145 CAD for Canadians, and about $90 USD for other international students. It can be purchased online or from most travel agents.
Important: Travel medical insurance must be bought before you leave home! You cannot purchase it once you are at Mathcamp.
Instructions for purchasing medical insurance online (Last Updated March 2022):
US Residents (+)
For US residents, basic medical coverage starts around $20 and the higher-end coverage is around $100. We recommend "Tin Leg Standard": it is a highly-rated travel insurance policy offering medical insurance with no deductibles.
To buy insurance, begin by filling out this form. (The link will open in a new tab or window, so that you can refer back to these instructions.)
- Leaving Home: enter the day on which you will depart for your trip to Mathcamp.
- Returning Home: enter the day on which you will return home from your trip.
- Main Destination: enter the US.
- Country of Residence: also US. (If you're not living in the US, see instructions for Canadian and international students, below.)
- State of Residence: enter your state.
- Citizenship: if you have US citizenship, enter US (even if, e.g., you have dual citizenship). If not, enter your country of citizenship.
- Number of Travelers: select 1.
- Traveler Ages: enter your current age.
- Cancellation Coverage: no; you are just purchasing medical insurance.
- First Deposit Date: enter today.
- Payments Left: no. (Since you're not buying trip cancellation insurance, this does not apply.)
- Click on "View Search Results"
This will give you different quotes, including one for Tin Leg Standard, probably around $36. Click "Buy Now."
On the right side, under Product, click "View Policy" to see the plan terms: this (somewhat dense) language tells you exactly what you're buying. You can get details at the link "Click here to view the policy certificate." First, verify your eligibility: some policies have age restrictions (over 15, for example); others restrict the distance of the travel destination from the traveler's home (more than 100 miles away, for example). Second, verify that your medical coverage is at least $10,000 with a low deductible. When you are satisfied with the plan you have selected, you can move on to purchase it.
Fill in all the necessary information and pay by credit card. Your insurance information will be emailed to you. You'll now be able to submit the policy information with your Mathcamp registration.
Canadian Residents (+)
Canadian students have plenty of options to choose from, with varying level of coverage. (Learn more about how travel medical insurance works at the Canadian Government's website.) For students who would like to carry a more comprehensive coverage, we reccomend an insurance from Allianz Canada.
Start by going to this page.(That link will open in a new tab or window, so that you can refer back to these instructions.)
- I am a.... Canadian Resident.
- I plan on taking... One trip.
- I need travel insurance in case... I have an unexpected illness or injury while travelling.
- When are you travelling? Enter the date on which you will depart for your trip to Mathcamp and the date on which you are planning to return; make it a day or two later than your actual return date, in case you're delayed for some reason.
- How many people need coverage? 1. Enter your date of birth and province of residence.
- Click "Get a quote" at the bottom.
On the next page, you'll get a quote for the medical plan, cost may vary by province, but should be around $145 CAD. Plans will cover you in emergencies for up to $10,000,000, provided that you are covered by GHIP in Canada. Click "Benefits Summary" to view the specific terms of the agreement.
Fill in all the necessary information and pay by credit card. Your insurance information will be emailed to you. You'll now be able to submit the policy information with your Mathcamp registration.
Canadian students who would like to carry less comprehensive but less expensive coverage may wish to consider and purchasing one of the more basic options from Trawick International. You can find the instructions for purchasing them under the "International Students" section.
International Students (+)
First, an important note: you are traveling to visit the U.S., but not to study. (Even though you will do lots of math at Mathcamp, you will not be enrolled in school or working towards a degree, so your trip is considered tourism. This is a big difference from the perspective of the government; it affects the type of visa you would need as well as health insurance options.)
If there is a trustworthy insurance company in your home country, which offers health insurance in the US, it may be a good choice. However, make sure to verify the terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions and requirements of the insurance policy before the purchase. If you would like to buy an insurance from a company based in the US, read on.
Purchase Instructions for our Recommendation
We recommend the "Safe Travels USA" policy from Trawick International; basic coverage starts around $50 USD and more comprehensive coverage round $90.
Start by going to this website. (The link will open in a new tab or window, so that you can refer back to these instructions.) You should see "Get a Quote" search box. Enter your destination (United States), home country, and departure and return dates (add an extra day or two, in case you're delayed for some reason). Click "Next", enter your age and do NOT tick "I am a student" box. Select "No" for trip protection. After clicking "Get Quotes" you will see a set of quotes for varying levels of coverage. For each of them you can adjust the maximal amount and prefered deductible amount (we suggest $0).
When you have decided on a level of coverage and a deductible amount, click "Buy Now" to begin the process of purchasing coverage. You will then be taken to a form. After you click "continue", you will finally be invited to fill in all the necessary information and pay by credit card. Your insurance information will be emailed to you. You'll now be able to submit the policy information with your Mathcamp registration.
Comparison Shopping
If you would like to see a variety of other carriers and options, fill out this form. (The link will open in a new tab or window, so that you can refer back to these instructions.)
You want to choose a policy that covers medical expenses for a single trip; there are many reasonable options. You can select "None" for the travel suppliers: you are purchasing medical coverage, not trip cancelation insurance. "Click "Plan info" to see the details of each policy. On the popup window, you can click "Full Certificate" to see the plan terms: this (somewhat dense) language tells you exactly what you're buying. (The website will also walk you through the details after you have selected a policy.) Click "Buy this plan" to view and customize your insurance.
First, verify your eligibility; then look at exactly what costs the plan will cover. Most policies will make you pay the first $250 of any medical expenses yourself ("deductible"). They will then pay 80% of the first $5000, and 100% beyond that, up to a maximum of $50,000. For a few extra dollars, you can decrease the deductible to $100 or $0. (This is optional, but recommended.) A more comprehensive plan will cover 100% of in-network expenses.
If you have questions or need help with purchasing insurance, please email us.
