Dear Colleagues,
This message is a reminder of requirements and guidelines for university-related international travel under CAM HR-39 International Travel Safety Policy.
Key Points for All Travelers
- The International Travel Safety Policy does not apply to personal travel.
- International Insurance enrollment is compulsory for all university-related international travel (travel outside the 50 states and the District of Columbia).
- Enrollment is online via the Safety Abroad website.
- Faculty and staff may be enrolled by a proxy.
- Graduate students must enroll as students, even for travel conducted during an assistantship. There is no proxy enrollment.
- Fees and payment: The University of Illinois System pays the premium for faculty and staff. Units must pay the insurance fee (by CFOP) for graduate student travel conducted during assistantships.
Coverage Benefits
- Medical care up to $500K.
- Evacuation up to $250K.
- Quarantine benefit up to $2K (including lodging, meals, flights).
- Tele-health and tele-counseling (free).
- Trip interruption ($1,000 flight only).
Additional Information
- After enrolling, travelers receive email confirmation from studyabroad@illinois.edu. Gallagher Insurance emails a verification letter within seven to ten days.
- Enrollment is required for each distinct trip abroad. The enrollment application allows multiple destinations during each trip.
- Travelers enrolled by proxy are responsible for verifying their itinerary.
- Answers to many questions can be found at the International Insurance FAQ.
Upcoming Presentations
International Safety and Security will host informational presentations to review the June 2023 revision of CAM Policy HR-39, including requirements for travelers (faculty, staff, and graduate students), understanding the international insurance, and where to find resources related to travel abroad. Visit the Safety Abroad calendar for dates and times.
Questions about International Insurance, enrollment assistance, high-risk activities, and related questions may be directed to International Safety and Security at safetyabroad@illinois.edu.
Sincerely,
Prof. Reitumetse Obakeng Mabokela
Associate Chancellor and Vice Provost for Global Affairs & Strategies
Andrew Collum
Director, International Safety and Security
