International Travel Registration and Insurance

Employees traveling to international destinations should review the Center for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) website for important health information by destination and the Department of State’s (DOS) website for important security information by destination. There are a variety of risks involved when traveling internationally.  The best way to avoid risks is to plan ahead and be prepared for emergencies that may arise.  It is strongly recommended employees review the International Travel Safety Tips and Check List prior to travel.  

If you are traveling with students, please complete this online form prior to registering for insurance. 

Contacts

Travel Insurance

The University of Oregon provides insurance coverage through Chubb to its employees, faculty, students and others traveling internationally on behalf of the university.

What is Covered

Coverage includes accident and sickness, security evacuations, emergency medical evacuations, and travel assistance.  

The following countries are excluded from this insurance coverage; however, coverage may be able to be secured at an additional cost.

  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • Belarus
  • Burkino Faso
  • Central African Republic
  • Chechnya,
  • Democractic Republic of Congo
  • Russia
  • Sierra Leone
  • Ukraine

Please refer to the travel brochure for a complete list of coverages and exclusions.

Enrollment and Costs

Enrollment and billing occur directly through concur for staff and faculty. The cost of this insurance is $2.50 per person per day. Individuals enrolled in the coverage may be eligible to extend the coverage for leisure travel that occurs before, during, or after  their University-related travel for a maximum of 14 days. The maximum days charged for the supplemental international travel insurance is 30 days. 

Prior to traveling outside the U.S., it is advisable for travelers to download and keep a copy of the travel cards. The insurance policy is renewed every fiscal year in July. It is important to note that benefits may undergo changes, so it is recommended to revisit this website before your trip to ensure that you have the most up-to-date versions of the documents provided below. The below links are only accessible to those with a University log in. 

 Insurance Travel Summary of Benefits and Claim Forms 

International Travel Wallet Size Card

Student and Non-Concur Travelers

Student groups or student travelers not registered through Concur should contact Global Education Oregon (Study Abroad) prior to registering and enrolling in coverage through Risk Management. Students may request their student account be billed for this coverage. Coverage may also be secured for dependents and spouses if the UO employee registers and enrolls using the non-Concur Traveler Registration and Enrollment webform.  For faculty and staff wishing to enroll dependents or spouses, an index will be required for processing the payment at the time of enrollment.

Non-Concur Traveler Registration and Enrollment 

Resources and Additional Information

International Travel Insurance Summary of Benefits

 

ORM recommends that faculty, staff, and students register their travel plans with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration website and enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). 

STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency.

International Travel Safety Tips and Check List

University of Oregon Travel Page 

UO Employee International Health Insurance 

International Travel Insurance Summary of Benefits

Vehicle Use 

Export Controls Compliance

Foreign Travel Advisories

UO Travel Clinic (immunizations, etc.)

GEO Crisis Management

SRS Safety Resources (training links to travel abroad/checklists)

Checklist for Managing Study Abroad Programs in Independent Schools