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		<title>New Provider Network in 2023</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/11/new-provider-network-in-2023.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lia Malcon]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Effective November 6th 2023 the provider network for the ISI Protect Plan is due to change from the Multiplan PPO Network to the United Healthcare Global PPO network. This will be a welcome move since the UHC Global PPO network will provide wider access to participating providers. Please keep in mind that all policies purchased [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Introducing the World Elite plan to ISI</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/11/introducing-the-world-elite-plan-to-isi.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alexis Ponce]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:03:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ISI is excited to announce that we’ve expanded our insurance options to cater to all different types of health insurance requirements and now, we will be introducing the World Elite plan, which is ACA-compliant and available for purchase for international students at select universities! The plan is available in three levels: World Elite Plus, World [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/08/fda-approved-over-the-counter-birth-control-pill.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Leslie Reynolds]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[International Student Health Insurance]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/?p=8202</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The FDA Approved an Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill!&#160; What does that mean for international students? Recently, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the US’s first “over-the-counter” birth control pill called “Opill.” “Over-the-counter” refers to medications that can be purchased at a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. THIS IS BIG NEWS! [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sports Insurance for International Students</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/07/sports-insurance-for-international-students-2.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joss Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:03:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[International Student Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Students in the USA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Product Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sports Insurance]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[International students who participate in sports are at a greater risk of injury because they are constantly pushing their bodies to the limit and are more likely to be involved in accidents. If they practice sports frequently, it is important for international students to have sports insurance. When choosing a sports insurance plan, you must [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How does singing help improve your health?</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/05/how-does-singing-help-improve-your-health.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joss Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 20:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[International Student Health Insurance]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/?p=8161</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Singing is a universal human activity that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a way to express ourselves, connect with others, and simply have fun. But did you know that singing can also be good for your health? Here are some therapeutic effects from singing: If you&#8217;re looking for a way to improve your [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How does our diet affect our physical and mental health?</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2022/10/how-does-our-diet-affect-our-physical-and-mental-health.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Zapata]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 22:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Safety Abroad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Student Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Student Travel Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[international student insurance]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Having a healthy diet is key to wellness as it will provide your body with all the nutrients it needs for optimal physical and mental performance. Our body needs a lot of energy daily to function properly and this energy it’s produced based on the nutrients that we provide to our body.  However, it could [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>What to Know About Monkeypox (like…it doesn’t come from monkeys)</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2022/09/what-to-know-about-monkeypox-likeit-doesnt-come-from-monkeys.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Leslie Reynolds]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:26:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/?p=8047</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[A hot topic in the news around the world right now is monkeypox. Despite its name, monkeypox does not come from monkeys (there is even a campaign to rename the virus). However, it is in the poxvirus family, meaning it’s related to other pox diseases such as smallpox, cowpox, and horsepox–but NOT the common chickenpox. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>A New Suicide and Crisis Line: Call or Text 988</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2022/08/a-new-suicide-and-crisis-line-call-or-text-988.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Frankel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[International Student Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Students in the USA]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The levels of stress, anxiety and depression have risen over recent years, and many people don’t have the support and care that they need. Suicide is the leading cause of death for those between the ages of 10-34. Now, there is a new free hotline in the US to help. The 988 Suicide and Crises [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Waive Your School’s Insurance Coverage</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2022/06/how-to-waive-your-schools-insurance-coverage.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Nolasco]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/?p=8005</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations! You have been admitted to the university of your choice, and now it’s time to start planning your class schedule and start a packing list of what you need to bring. The first item on your checklist is a crisp pair of twin XL sheets for your dorm amongst many other necessities, but be [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Essential Services Abroad</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melissa Madrigal]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 15:18:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You’ve taken the first vital step towards being in a different country– this may be as a traveler, a scholar, or even a student. Congratulations! However, now that you are outside of your home and your health insurance is taken care of, there are still many resources that perhaps you have not thought about but [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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