AMERICAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Unlike many countries, the United States does not have a National Health Care System. Only in extreme cases are some emergencies and prescription drugs covered by public funds, but this does not apply to international visitors. As the majority of Americans depend on private insurance companies for emergency and health care fees, the United States Information Agency also requires that all visitors be insured for illness, emergencies and third party liability. The insurance provided to you by CIEE is specifically designed to cover all of the above requirements.