Travel Resources

Western Washington University requires that students engaged in international educational activities be insured through either Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) or iNext prior to travel outside the U.S. Western requires evidence of health insurance (copy of insurance confirmation letter and/or I.D. card) and a completed Health Insurance Questionnaire in the online EdAbroad application.

The insurance plan provides the following minimum amount of coverage:

• Medical expense coverage of $100,000 per injury or sickness.
• Accidental death & dismemberment indemnity in the amount of $10,000.
• Repatriation expense benefits of $15,000.
• Medical evacuation benefits of $50,000.
• Family air fare expense of $1,500.
• Overseas travel and assistance services.

Where can I purchase this insurance? **

• CISI: self-enrollment in group CISI plan for individual Western students. WWU sponsor code is: WWAU
  • If you need to extend your CISI coverage, contact Kathleen at CISI directly to extend: enrollments@mycisi.com or call 203-399-5509.
• iNext: Students traveling to DOS Level 4 countries will work with the EdAbroad office to purchase iNext coverage. 

Note: Other plans may be available that fit your needs. Not all plans meet the University’s requirements. Make sure that you become familiar with an individual plan’s eligibility requirements, coverage, limits, exclusions, and premiums before purchasing it. Be certain the plan meets your personal needs for health insurance coverage.

If you have any questions, please contact WWU’s EdAbroad office at (360) 650-3298 or WWU’s Risk Manager at (360) 650-3065.

** Participants of the programs listed below do NOT need to purchase additional insurance: 

Academic Programs International (API), American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), CEA Study Abroad, Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), International Studies Abroad (ISA), SAI Programs, SIT Study Abroad, The Intern Group, University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), and WWU Faculty-led Global Learning programs.

The University policy Traveling Outside the United States applies to travel abroad for students, faculty, and staff.

Other resources:

• Travel Insurance Guide
• Insure My Trip