Student health insurance offered in foreign lands

Chinese students planning to study abroad can now buy insurance at home to cover their medical expenses abroad, the first healthcare product of its kind in China.

China Life Co Ltd said its overseas student policy covers medical expenses in a wide range of foreign countries and offers timely payment by the insurance company.

Offering coverage of up to 12.8 million yuan, the policy covers hospitalization, outpatient treatment, special medical treatment, medical evacuation and transfer.