What You Should Know About Visa Requirements

U.S. federal regulations require J-1 students and dependents to buy health insurance. (It is strongly recommended that F-1 students and dependents also buy health insurance.) According to current regulations, J-1 students and their J-2 dependents must buy health insurance that provides:

• Medical benefits of at least $50,000 for each accident or illness
• A deductible of $500 or less for each accident or illness
• Benefits for medical evacuation of at least $10,000
• Benefits for repatriation of remains of at least $7,500

In order to participate in a J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, students and dependent family members must continue this healthcare coverage throughout their stay in the U.S.