Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions

For more than 25 years, Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions℠ has been all about supporting students and academic travelers with reliable, flexible international health insurance. We got our start in the student space back in 1989 and since then we’ve focused on helping globally mobile students, scholars, and faculty get access to quality healthcare anywhere in the world.

Today, more than 400 institutions trust us to protect their travelers with comprehensive plans that include access to a huge global provider network, 24/7/365 multilingual support, and mental health and wellness services that help people stay healthy before, during, and after their time abroad.

What sets us apart our tenured experience, unmatched network strength, and history of digital innovation. Being part of the Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® family, our members benefit from one of the most recognized—and trusted—healthcare brands in the world. They also get access to more than 2.5 million providers in the U.S. and care in over 190 countries.

Our approach is simple: we make global healthcare easier. With cashless access to care, intuitive admin tools, an easy‑to‑use mobile app, a wide range of wellness services, and flexible plan options, we design solutions that simplify the experience for your faculty and staff. We act as a true partner—collaborative, supportive, and deeply empathetic. Many of us have lived, studied, or worked abroad ourselves, so we understand the challenges that come with navigating care in another country and it is the reason many of our scholastic clients stay with us year after year.

At the end of the day, our mission is to make academic travel feel seamless and safe. Whether we’re supporting an international student coming to the U.S. or faculty doing research overseas, we make sure our members feel protected, confident, and cared for every step of the way. Because when students and faculty travel with us, they’re not just covered—they’re cared for.