J-1/J-2 Insurance Requirements

J visa program participants and their dependents are required to have medical insurance coverage with the following minimum benefits [22 CFR 62.14].
  • Medical benefits of at least $50,000 per accident or illness
  • Repatriation of remains in the amount of $7,500
  • Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his or her home country in the amount of $10,000
  • A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness

Sponsors are to require that their participants (and any dependents entering the United States as holders of a J-2 visa) have insurance in effect during the period of time they are in the sponsor's program.

Student/Scholar Insurance for UH Scholars