All J-1 Scholars: Health Insurance
Federal J visa regulations require all J-1 and J-2 visa holders to carry health insurance for the entire duration of their program.
Coverage Requirements
The insurance must meet or exceed the following requirements:
| Coverage Type | Minimum coverage |
|---|---|
| Medical benefits (per accident or injury) | $100,000 |
| Repatriation of remains | $25,000 |
| Medical evacuation | $50,000 |
| Maximum Deductible (per accident or illness) | $500 |
Purchase Options
Visiting Scholars have three options for purchasing insurance:
Option 1: Purchase the Ohio University student insurance plan. To make this purchase, you will need to work directly with the student insurance office on campus.
Option 2: Purchase a J-1 Exchange Visitor appropriate policy from one of the following known companies. (Please note that Ohio University does not endorse these companies.)
- IMG-Patriot Exchange Program
- ISO Insurance-J-1 Exchange Plan
- International Student Insurance-Student Secure Plan
- Tokio Marine-StudentSecure Plan
Option 3: Find and purchase a different policy that meets the minimum requirements.
Ohio University benefits eligible employees should reach out to Greg Fialko (fialko@ohio.edu) in the Ohio University Benefits Office to enroll in the J-1 compliant plan.