J1 Visa Insurance Plans
J1 Visa insurance provides health insurance for J1 visa and J2 visa holders along with others entering the U.S. on exchange programs, such as au-pairs, nannies, scholars, or researchers. These plans meet the J1 Visa health insurance requirements set by the U.S. Department of State.
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Patriot Exchange
Comprehensive Coverage, Rated A- (Excellent)
Underwriter: Sirius Specialty Insurance Corporation
Benefits
- COVID-19 Coverage: Included
- After the deductible, plan pays 100% of eligible medical expenses up to the policy maximum per incident within the United Healthcare PPO network
- Acute Onset of Pre-Existing Condition Coverage
- Emergency Medical Evacuation
- Urgent Care Visits
- Emergency Room Services
- Emergency Dental Coverage
- Prescriptions/Medication
- Satisfies U.S. J1 and J2 visa requirements
- For students and scholars studying abroad or participants of cultural exchange programs
- Provides Family Coverage
- Optional Limited High School and College Sports Rider
- Pre-Existing Conditions: No Coverage
Eligibility
- For international travelers on a J1/J2, M, F, or A visa
- For those ages 31 days to 64 years
- Coverage for a minimum 30 days up to a maximum of 48 continuous months
- Extendable for up to 48 months
- If initially purchased for a minimum of one month or more, coverage may be extended
Purchase Restrictions
- Not Available for the following Destination Countries: Belarus (BLR), Russia (RUS) & Ukraine (UKR)
- Not available if Home Country/Country of Residences are: Cuba (CUB), Iran (IRN), Kosovo (XKX), North Korea (PRK), Syria (SYR) & Venezuela (VEN)
- Not available for Citizens of: Botswana (BWA), Gambia (GMB), Ghana (GHA), Niger (NER), Nigeria (NGA) & Sierra Leone (SLE)
- Not Available for Purchase from the Following U.S. States/Territories: New York (NY) & Maryland (MD)
Note: These U.S state restrictions are only applicable for purchase. The policy will still cover travelers visiting and temporarily staying in these U.S states.
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Patriot Group Exchange
Comprehensive Coverage, Rated A- (Excellent)
Underwriter: Sirius Specialty Insurance Corporation
Benefits
- COVID-19 Coverage: Included
- After the deductible, plan pays 100% of eligible medical expenses within the United Healthcare PPO network up to the policy maximum per incident
- Acute Onset of Pre-Existing Condition Coverage
- Emergency Medical Evacuation
- Urgent Care Visits
- Emergency Room Services
- Emergency Dental Coverage
- Prescriptions/Medication
- Satisfies U.S. J1 and J2 visa requirements
- For students and scholars studying abroad or participants of cultural exchange programs
- Optional Limited High School and College Sports Rider
- Pre-Existing Conditions: No Coverage
Eligibility
- For international travelers on a J1/J2, M, F, or A visa
- For those ages 31 days to 64 years
- Coverage for a minimum 30 days up to a maximum of 48 continuous months
- Extendable for up to 48 months
- If initially purchased for a minimum of one month or more, coverage may be renewed
Purchase Restrictions
- Not Available for the following Destination Countries: Belarus (BLR), Russia (RUS) & Ukraine (UKR)
- Not available if Home Country/Country of Residences are: Botswana (BWA), Cuba (CUB), Gambia (GMB), Ghana (GHA), Iran (IRN), Kosovo (XKX), Niger (NER), Nigeria (NGA), North Korea (PRK), Sierra Leone (SLE), Syria (SYR) & Venezuela (VEN)
- Not available for Citizens of: Botswana (BWA), Gambia (GMB), Ghana (GHA), Kosovo (XKX), Niger (NER), Nigeria (NGA) & Sierra Leone (SLE)
- Not Available for Purchase from the Following U.S. States/Territories: New York (NY) & Maryland (MD)
Note: These U.S state restrictions are only applicable for purchase. The policy will still cover travelers visiting and temporarily staying in these U.S states.
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Student Health Advantage - Platinum
Comprehensive Coverage, Rated A- (Excellent)
Underwriter: Sirius Specialty Insurance Corporation
Benefits
- COVID-19 Coverage
- After the deductible, plan pays 100% of eligible medical expenses within the United Healthcare PPO network; outside the PPO network, plan pays 80% for first $5,000, and 100% thereafter
- Long-term medical coverage up to 5 years
- Coverage for $500,000 per incident for individuals and groups, $100,000 for their dependents
- Maternity coverage
- Pre-existing Conditions
- $25 Deductible per Injury or Illness (Outside U.S. and in U.S. PPO Network)
- Optional Adventure Sports Rider
Eligibility
- For J1, M1, F1 or A1 visa holders
- For ages 31 days old to 64 years
- Be a participant: a student, scholar, intern, teacher, or trainee enrolled in an educational or cultural exchange program for the purposes of teaching, study, research, or receiving on the job training for a temporary period of time
- Be the spouse of a participant or children of a participant and residing outside his/her primary country of residence for a temporary period of time. Primary applicant must hold a J1, M1, F1 or A1 visa, and spouse must apply with primary applicant - they cannot apply alone
- Be physically and legally residing in the destination country with the intent to reside there for at least 30 days on the effective date and at renewal
- Not be hospitalized, disabled, pregnant, or HIV+ on the initial effective date
- Meets student visa requirements
- Premiums for this plan are charged per 30 days of coverage and do not work on a prorated basis. Please note that coverage is valid only for the specific travel dates selected
- Extendable for up to 365 days
Purchase Restrictions
- Not Available for the following Destination Countries: Belarus (BLR), Russia (RUS) & Ukraine (UKR)
- Not available if Home Country/Country of Residences are: Botswana (BWA), Cuba (CUB), Gambia (GMB), Ghana (GHA), Iran (IRN), Kosovo (XKX), Niger (NER), Nigeria (NGA), North Korea (PRK), Sierra Leone (SLE), Syria (SYR) & Venezuela (VEN)
- Not Available for Purchase from the Following U.S. States/Territories: New York (NY) & Maryland (MD)
Note: These U.S state restrictions are only applicable for purchase. The policy will still cover travelers visiting and temporarily staying in these U.S states. - Not available for Citizens of: Botswana (BWA), Gambia (GMB), Ghana (GHA), Kosovo (XKX), Niger (NER), Nigeria (NGA) & Sierra Leone (SLE)
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Student Health Advantage - Standard
Comprehensive Coverage, Rated A- (Excellent)
Underwriter: Sirius Specialty Insurance Corporation
Benefits
- COVID-19 Coverage
- After the deductible, plan pays 100% of eligible medical expenses within the United Healthcare PPO network; outside the PPO network, plan pays 80% for first $5,000, and 100% thereafter
- Long-term medical coverage up to 5 years
- Coverage for $300,000 per incident for individuals and groups, $100,000 for their dependents
- Maternity coverage
- Optional Adventure Sports Rider
Eligibility
- For J1, M1, F1 or A1 visa holders
- For ages 31 days to 64 years
- Be a participant: a student, scholar, intern, teacher, or trainee enrolled in an educational or cultural exchange program for the purposes of teaching, study, research, or receiving on the job training for a temporary period of time
- Be the spouse of a participant or children of a participant and residing outside his/her primary country of residence for a temporary period of time. Primary applicant must hold a J1, M1, F1 or A1 visa, and spouse must apply with primary applicant - they cannot apply alone
- Be physically and legally residing in the destination country with the intent to reside there for at least 30 days on the effective date and at renewal
- Not be hospitalized, disabled, pregnant, or HIV+ on the initial effective date
- Meets student visa requirements
- Premiums for this plan are charged per 30 days of coverage and do not work on a prorated basis. Please note that coverage is valid only for the specific travel dates selected
- Extendable for up to 365 days
Purchase Restrictions
- Not Available for the following Destination Countries: Belarus (BLR), Russia (RUS) & Ukraine (UKR)
- Not available if Home Country/Country of Residences are: Botswana (BWA), Cuba (CUB), Gambia (GMB), Ghana (GHA), Iran (IRN), Kosovo (XKX), Niger (NER), Nigeria (NGA), North Korea (PRK), Sierra Leone (SLE), Syria (SYR) & Venezuela (VEN)
- Not available for Citizens of: Botswana (BWA), Gambia (GMB), Ghana (GHA), Niger (NER), Nigeria (NGA) & Sierra Leone (SLE)
- Not Available for Purchase from the Following U.S. States/Territories: New York (NY) & Maryland (MD)
Note: These U.S state restrictions are only applicable for purchase. The policy will still cover travelers visiting and temporarily staying in these U.S states.
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Student Secure - Elite
Comprehensive Coverage, Rated A (Excellent)
Underwriter: Lloyd's of London
Benefits
- COVID-19 Coverage
- After the deductible, plan pays 100% of eligible medical expenses within the United Healthcare PPO network; outside the PPO network, plan pays URC of eligible medical expense up policy maximum
- Acute Onset of Pre-Existing Condition Coverage
- Pre-Existing Condition: 6-month waiting period
- Outpatient Treatments
- Maternity Care for Covered Pregnancies
- Mental Health Disorders
- Sports & Activities
- Emergency Medical Evacuation
- Coverage up to 364 days (Renewal for up to 4 years of continuous coverage)
- Optional Intercollegiate, Interscholastic, Intramural, or Club Sports Rider
- Optional Accidental Death & Dismemberment Rider
- Optional Crisis Response Rider
Eligibility
- Available For: M, F, J, and OPT visa holders
- For ages 1 to 64 years
- Must be residing outside home country for the purpose of pursuing international educational activities
- Must be a full-time student
- The Full-time Student / Scholar status requirement is waived for valid F1 (including those students on OPT) or J1 visa holders in the U.S.
- Monthly Coverage Durations
- Not applicable for dependents
- Extendable for up to 364 days
Purchase Restrictions
- Not Available for the following Destination Countries: Iran (IRN), North Korea (PRK), Russia (RUS) & Ukraine (UKR)
- Not available if Home Country/Country of Residences are: Cuba (CUB), Iran (IRN) & North Korea (PRK)
- Not available for Citizens of: Cuba (CUB) & Iran (IRN)
- Not available to individuals who are physically located in the states of: Maryland (MD), New York (NY) & Washington (WA)
Note: These U.S state restrictions are only applicable for purchase. The policy will still cover travelers visiting and temporarily staying in these U.S states. - Not available to individuals who are physically located in the country of Australia (AUS) & Canada (CAN)
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Student Secure - Select
Comprehensive Coverage, Rated A (Excellent)
Underwriter: Lloyd's of London
Benefits
- COVID-19 Coverage
- After the deductible, plan pays 80% of the first $5,000 then 100% of eligible medical expenses within the United Healthcare PPO network; outside the PPO network, plan pays URC of eligible medical expense up policy maximum
- Acute Onset of Pre-Existing Condition Coverage
- Pre-Existing Condition: 6-month waiting period
- Outpatient Treatments
- Maternity Care for Covered Pregnancies
- Mental Health Disorders
- Sports & Activities
- Emergency Medical Evacuation
- Coverage up to 364 days (Renewal for up to 4 years of continuous coverage)
- Optional Intercollegiate, Interscholastic, Intramural, or Club Sports Rider
- Optional Accidental Death & Dismemberment Rider
- Optional Crisis Response Rider
Eligibility
- Available For: M, F, J, and OPT visa holders
- For ages 1 to 64 years
- Must be residing outside home country for the purpose of pursuing international educational activities
- Must be a full-time student
- The Full-time Student / Scholar status requirement is waived for valid F1 (including those students on OPT) or J1 visa holders in the U.S.
- Monthly Coverage Durations
- Not applicable for dependents
- Extendable for up to 364 days
Purchase Restrictions
- Not Available for the following Destination Countries: Iran (IRN), North Korea (PRK), Russia (RUS) & Ukraine (UKR)
- Not available if Home Country/Country of Residences are: Cuba (CUB), Iran (IRN) & North Korea (PRK)
- Not available for Citizens of: Cuba (CUB) & Syria (SYR)
- Not available to individuals who are physically located in the states of: Maryland (MD), New York (NY) & Washington (WA)
Note: These U.S state restrictions are only applicable for purchase. The policy will still cover travelers visiting and temporarily staying in these U.S states. - Not available to individuals who are physically located in the country of Australia (AUS) & Canada (CAN)
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Student Secure - Budget
Comprehensive Coverage, Rated A (Excellent)
Underwriter: Lloyd's of London
Benefits
- COVID-19 Coverage
- After the deductible, plan pays 80% up to $25,000 and then 100% of eligible medical expenses within the United Healthcare PPO network; outside the PPO network, plan pays URC of eligible medical expense up policy maximum
- Acute Onset of Pre-Existing Condition Coverage
- Pre-Existing Condition: 12-month waiting period
- Outpatient Treatments
- Maternity Care for Covered Pregnancies
- Mental Health Disorders
- Sports & Activities
- Emergency Medical Evacuation
- Coverage up to 364 days (Renewal for up to 4 years of continuous coverage)
- Optional Intercollegiate, Interscholastic, Intramural, or Club Sports Rider
Eligibility
- Available For: M, F, J, and OPT visa holders
- For ages 1 to 64 years
- Must be residing outside home country for the purpose of pursuing international educational activities
- Must be a full-time student
- The Full-time Student / Scholar status requirement is waived for valid F1 (including those students on OPT) or J1 visa holders in the U.S.
- Monthly Coverage Durations
- Not applicable for dependents
- Extendable for up to 364 days
Purchase Restrictions
- Not Available for the following Destination Countries: Iran (IRN), North Korea (PRK), Russia (RUS) & Ukraine (UKR)
- Not available if Home Country/Country of Residences are: Cuba (CUB), Iran (IRN) & North Korea (PRK)
- Not available for Citizens of: Cuba (CUB) & Syria (SYR)
- Not available to individuals who are physically located in the states of: Maryland (MD), New York (NY) & Washington (WA)
Note: These U.S state restrictions are only applicable for purchase. The policy will still cover travelers visiting and temporarily staying in these U.S states. - Not available to individuals who are physically located in the country of Australia (AUS) & Canada (CAN)
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Student Secure - Smart
Comprehensive Coverage, Rated A (Excellent)
Underwriter: Lloyd's of London
Benefits
- COVID-19 Coverage
- After the deductible, plan pays 80% of eligible medical expenses within the United Healthcare PPO network; outside the PPO network, plan pays URC of eligible medical expense up policy maximum
- Acute Onset of Pre-Existing Condition Coverage
- Outpatient Treatments
- Mental Health Disorders
- Sports & Activities
- Emergency Medical Evacuation
- Coverage up to 364 days (Renewal for up to 4 years of continuous coverage)
Eligibility
- Available For: M, F, J, and OPT visa holders
- For ages 1 to 64 years
- Must be residing outside home country for the purpose of pursuing international educational activities
- Must be a full-time student
- The Full-time Student / Scholar status requirement is waived for valid F1 (including those students on OPT) or J1 visa holders in the U.S.
- Monthly Coverage Durations
- Not applicable for dependents
- Extendable for up to 364 days
Purchase Restrictions
- Not Available for the following Destination Countries: Iran (IRN), North Korea (PRK), Russia (RUS) & Ukraine (UKR)
- Not available if Home Country/Country of Residences are: Cuba (CUB), Iran (IRN) & North Korea (PRK)
- Not available for Citizens of: Cuba (CUB) & Syria (SYR)
- Not available to individuals who are physically located in the states of: Washington (WA), New York (NY) & Maryland (MD)
Note: These U.S state restrictions are only applicable for purchase. The policy will still cover travelers visiting and temporarily staying in these U.S states. - Not available to individuals who are physically located in the country of Australia (AUS) & Canada (CAN)
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Disclaimer
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