Medical Insurance

Students participating in the Middlebury School in Italy are automatically enrolled in a study abroad health insurance plan for the duration of the program through GeoBlue International Health Insurance.  This coverage is mandatory and cannot be waived.  The GeoBlue insurance plan provides up to $250,000 medical coverage (accident/sickness) with zero deductible.  There is also medical evacuation and repatriation coverage.  Coverage begins on the first day of your program abroad and ends on the last, with the option to purchase an additional 30 days of coverage by contacting the insurance provider directly.

Additionally, students are offered the possibility to purchase a secondary health insurance policy once in Italy from an Italian government-sponsored insurance company (INA-ASSITALIA) to supplement the GeoBlue policy.

The cost of the ASSITALIA policy is about €50 for six months or about €100 for one year. This insurance covers only hospital (pronto soccorso) care in Italy, but will be convenient if you need urgent tests or surgery. ASSITALIA will cover 100% of emergency expenses. This insurance policy will not cover you when traveling outside of Italy. Enrollment in the ASSITALIA insurance plan is done when you arrive in Italy. Information and forms for the postal money order (conto corrente postale) will be available from the School in Italy staff. As part of the visa application process you may have to sign an affidavit agreeing to purchase this insurance upon arrival in Italy.