Short-term medical insurance

[cedricyu803]

Hi folks, hope I am not repeating any previous posts

I am from Hong Kong and will attend a PhD program starting this fall in New York City.

My PhD funding package includes a medical insurance which starts on 20 Aug.

But I am planning to arrive at NYC a few days earlier.

In this case, should I purchase a travel insurance from my home city, or instead a short-term US medical insurance?

For the latter case, do you guys have any recommendation of which company to go for?

Thanks a lot~

[TakeruK]

I would go with travel insurance because it's a lot easier to set up, but that's just for convenience! 

[cbttcher]

Same as TakeruK. I would go with the travel insurance. It's significantly less work to set up than short term insurance in the US.

[cedricyu803]

Thanks for your suggestions. I will take your advice and go for the travel insurance