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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>
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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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					<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>
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		<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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					<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>Sick Abroad: My Experience Using My Patriot Travel Plan</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/03/sick-abroad-my-experience-using-my-patriot-travel-plan.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yessica Prato]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[International Student Travel Insurance]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[As soon as countries in Asia started opening back up after COVID, I went into full planning mode. My husband and I had postponed our honeymoon yet another year because we wanted to maximize our time abroad without having to spend precious vacation days in a hotel room quarantining. Once January 2023 came around, we [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>10 Tips for Drinking Responsibly on College Campus as an International Student</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/01/10-tips-for-drinking-responsibly-on-college-campus-as-an-international-student.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Angela Perrilliat]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[International Students in the USA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Student Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Warnings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alcohol]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[For many international students, studying abroad is the first time experiencing life outside of their home country unsupervised. It is a time for growth and self discovery. One aspect of American college life that is prevalent in movies, TV, and music is partying and drinking alcohol, to the extent that everyone seems to know what [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>HIV: What you need to know, how to get tested in the U.S. and what to do if you test positive</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2022/12/hiv-what-you-need-to-know-how-to-get-tested-in-the-u-s-and-what-to-do-if-you-test-positive.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joss Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[AIDS]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Is HIV the same as AIDS? HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the white cells from the immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). Having HIV does not mean you have AIDS and AIDS status can be avoided with the proper medication. How is [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Can yoga have an impact on our health?</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2022/12/can-yoga-have-an-impact-on-our-health.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Maria Caballero]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:44:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If what you are looking for is a well balanced life, yoga can be helpful in many ways. Balance is understood as the ability to adapt under any type of circumstance. Yoga can be extremely beneficial when it comes to creating balance as it provides you with philosophical principles, breathing techniques, physical exercises and meditation. [&#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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					<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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