Are visa sponsors liable for unpaid medical bills by visitors in the USA?
Answer provided by a licensed Insurance advisorLicensed U.S. Insurance Specialist at VisitorsCoverage
The I-134 Affidavit of Support is a contract between the sponsor and the US government stating that the sponsor will be responsible for the visitor/beneficiary while the visitor is in the US. Make sure that the sponsored person has sufficient financial support for the time period of their stay. I.e. basic amenities to support their living and welfare in US. This includes: food, boarding, clothing and health care.
For possible healthcare expenses arising out of illness or injury, it is a good idea to get a good visitors medical insurance policy.
You can find more information in the following link: US Visa Sponsors Liabilities: Whether the Sponsor is Liable for Visitor's Unpaid Bills?
Disclaimer: Information is for general purposes and updated regularly based on provider guidelines. For binding terms, review your specific Policy Brochure.
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