Travel Health Insurance Policy
ALL visitors to AMPATH Kenya are required to have travel health insurance coverage that includes:
- Medical care while traveling
- Repatriation
- Evacuation
- Medical evacuation specifically for COVID
Please note that travel health insurance (which is like normal health insurance but is applicable while traveling) is different than travel insurance, which covers the cost of your flights and travel arrangements if your plans change.
Please carefully read the insurance documents to learn what is and is not covered.
MAKE SURE YOUR INSURANCE DOES NOT EXCLUDE COVERAGE FOR COVID.
Urgent Transport
Due to logistics of getting urgent transport from Eldoret to Nairobi, ALL TRAVELERS MUST PURCHASE AMREF Flying Doctors “Bronze” insurance plan ($25/year) to cover transportation in case of medical evacuation to Nairobi for COVID.
IU Residents and Fellows
The insurance provided to all residents through the GME office covers travel health insurance, repatriation, and evacuation as part of the Group Long Term Disability insurance plan. The service is provided through Assist America Global Emergency Services.
Make sure to PRINT your travel health insurance ID card before you travel. See the bottom of this page for the link to your card.
*** If you have opted OUT of the standard plans offered by IU, travel health insurance is very likely NOT covered by your insurance plan. You will need to purchase it separately. Thankfully, it is relatively inexpensive and is usually a simple online application. Some recommended options:
IU Medical Students
The insurance plan offered by IU School of Medicine covers travel health insurance, repatriation, and evacuation through Academic Emergency Services / Anthem Blue Cross Global Core Program. See this handout for more information on Academic Emergency Services and this page to print a copy of your coverage card.
*** IU medical students who have opted out of the standard plans offered by IU are required to enroll in the GeoBlue insurance plan offered through IUPUI (enrollment form in iAbroad).