International Travel Insurance

The University of Illinois System requires employees traveling internationally on system business to comply with the University of Illinois System International Travel Safety Policy.  This includes, but is not limited to, business trips, conferences, faculty exchanges, faculty-led study abroad programs, teaching, research, service, or sabbaticals. System business travel is not dependent on receiving system funding.

Students traveling internationally on system-related matters should refer to their university’s international travel safety policy. Students receiving travel reimbursement must provide documentation of insurance enrollment.

All system employees traveling internationally on system business must enroll in international travel insurance using the applicable university-based travel and coverage website. It is the responsibility of each individual employee to ensure insurance enrollment for their travel. Failure to enroll in international travel insurance may result in non-reimbursement of travel expenses.

The system pays the insurance premium for system business travel for employees, but enrollment is required to properly document travel and coverage. The enrollment application confirmation should be provided within 72 hours. Enrollment confirmation is required before travel commences.

Enrollment application documentation must be attached to applicable expense reports. The verification letter, confirmation letter, verification email, screenshot, or other evidence of enrollment application may be used and must be included in Chrome River to properly document compliance.

Refer to the applicable university-based enrollment website for required information, documentation, and completion of the enrollment process.

UIUC and System Office: Safety Abroad Enrollment and Fees

UIC: International Travel Safety - Office of Global Engagement

UIS: Health, Safety, and Insurance