Insurance & Health Reporting Travel Safety Matters

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1 Insurance & Health Reporting Travel Safety Matters

2 ASPE Coverage Supplemental health and accident coverage for all Fulbright grantees ASPE brochure usdos.sevencorners.com Customer service, claim forms, etc. usdos.sevencorners.com Filing a claim: in addition to the instructions given in the claim forms we recommend you to attach a copy of your insurance card; keep a copy of your insurance claim documents; contact FC in case of delays. Valid for the grant period in Finland only Includes FC or CIES approved Fulbright-related travel abroad Keep FC informed so we can update your record Additional coverage needed for travel outside Finland Fulbright ASSIST: 24/7 hotline for U.S. Fulbright students

3 Health Services in Finland Both public and private clinics (find out about the ones near you) With ASPE, you can use both Check with your host institution which private health provider they use for their staff Terveystalo, Mehiläinen, Diacor, Koskiklinikka (Tampere)... Remember to ask for documentation in English! Private doctors may make a referral to the public hospital system for treatment

4 Reporting U.S. State Department requires FC to have your most upto-date contact information. Make sure to always update FC on changes in your contact information (including: home address in Finland, phone number, primary address) We need to be able to reach you in case of emergency, but sometimes also great opportunities that come up on short notice all travel we need to be able to reach you in case of emergency even if you are traveling When traveling abroad, even within the Shengen area, keep your passport and residence permit with you! Please also inform FC on: additional income

5 Travel During Your Fulbright Grantee cannot travel during compulsory Fulbright Finland events and other engagements. NOTE: According to the international Fulbright grantee Terms and Conditions as a general rule, grantees are permitted a cumulative total of 14 days of personal travel within and outside of the host country, excluding weekends, national and/or religious holidays in the host country, and depending on the host country policies. The Fulbright Commission in the host country may permit more than 14 days of personal travel. The grantee must obtain prior approval for all personal travel from the Fulbright Commission, which may consult with ECA before granting approval. Before traveling: Make sure the timing of your trip is alright with your host institution Contact your FC program coordinator in advance (include travel dates, destination, and necessary contact information in the message) Check visa requirements for the destination country

6 Reporting (continued...) We like to hear from you! Fulbright Center News, social media, FC website... You will be required to send a final report of your grant term to FC Links to feedback forms in the Orientation Guide ( Deposit for final report (grants paid from FC) IIE/CIES asks for a separate final report of their own Additional mid-term report from full-year or Flex grantees Instructions will be ed to you by your program coordinator

7 Safety Matters Adhere to the FC Terms and Conditions as well as the local laws FC required by the State Department to be aware of your whereabouts Keep FC always updated on your contact information (phone, address, ) Inform FC about all travels (not only Fulbright related travels) If something happens to you, inform FC immediately about it Save the emergency number 112 to your phone (EU wide number) Students: Fulbright ASSIST Service Phone: , Save the In Case of Emergency (ICE) number to the mobile phone as well as store it on your wallet Sign up with the U.S. Embassy Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, STEP