Update from our Gold Corporate Partner Guard.Me

guard.me International Insurance extends COVID coverage and mental health services

guard.me International Insurance is a leading provider of international student health insurance and a trusted partner for private and public universities, colleges, language schools, and school boards.

COVID-19 coverage

guard.me travel policies provide cover for some claims arising  due to COVID-19, including:

• Trip cancellation due to COVID-19 or another infectious disease
• Trip curtailment due to COVID-19 or another infectious disease
• Medical cover (emergency medical treatment, quarantine and repatriation if you contract COVID-19 or another  infectious disease while abroad).

guard.meCARES

The guard.meCARES platform of evolving health and wellness programs and services helps students and educators manage their mental health, maintain balance, and enjoy life. This includes 24/7 counselling services, webinars, seminars, support groups, and training initiatives.

The guard.meCARES Wellness Student Support Program offers unlimited real-time assistance for students via telephone and chat, as well as appointment-based care. Its global network of more than 10,000 counsellors in 170 countries serves student mental health needs around the clock in every time zone across the world.

These resources have been especially beneficial in helping people identify and manage stress and mental health symptoms during the pandemic and in preparation for a post-pandemic world. In addition, the educational arm of guard.meCARES—Wellness and Learning Initiatives—takes a proactive approach with specialized training workshops and programs.

Doctor Please!

Anyone currently insured under a guard.me AXA policy has access to Doctor Please! that offers remote medical consultation, medical advice and treatment options via phone or the Doctor Please! app.

For more information on guard.me’s COVID-19 policy coverage and other services, please contact:

Nicoletta Pinto, Head of Business Development EU & UK: nicoletta@guard.me