Proof of insurance is mandatory for J-1 Exchange Visitors and any J-2 Dependents that will accompany J-1 to the United States and must be presented at the time of applying for the DS-2019. Failure to present proof of insurance coverage will result in the termination of the DS-2019 and J-1 Status. The participant will need not be able to continue in their program, and must depart the US immediatly, per US Department of State regulations. 

The insurance must meet the US Department of State criteria, including medical evacuation and repatriation. The insurance companies below have coverage that has been verified as meeting the Department of State requirements. Insurance purchase dates must match dates on invitation / appointment letter. If dependents will arrive after the exchange visitor, insurance may be purchased for them closer to their arrival in the US.

If the participant has Temple health insurance coverage as part of their benefits package, they only need to purchase evacuation and repatriation insurance coverage, as it is not included in the package.

Instructions on how to provide proof of insurance coverage will be given closer to the program start date.

Info:

Health Insurance Requirements

Health Insurance Requirements

Item

Minimum Amount

Medical benefits

$100,000 per accident or illness

Repatriation of remains

$25,000

Medical evacuation

$50,000

Deductible per accident or illness

Not to exceed $500

Program participants and their dependents are required to have medical insurance coverage FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR PROGRAM with the following minimum benefits [22 CFR 62.14]

Postdoctoral Fellows and TU-Appointed NTT Faculty (Paid by, and receiving health insurance benefits by Temple)

Company

Notes

Website

International SOS (this company allows you to purchase insurance for the 2nd year of your Post Doc appointment if you have a multiyear appointment)

(this company allows you to purchase insurance for the 2nd year of your Post Doc appointment if you have a multiyear appointment)

https://buymembership.internationalsos.com/scholastic-traveler//

Tokio Marine HCC - Medical Insurance Services Group

https://quote.hccmis.com/atlastravel/?referid=9800270

Betins

(Iranian Nationals eligible), most recommended option for evacuation and repatriation coverage

https://www.betins.com/GetQuote.aspx?ts=636014803485028800

Insubuy

(this company allows you to purchase insurance for the 2nd year of your Post Doc appointment if you have a multiyear appointment)

https://www.insubuy.com/medical-evacuation-and-repatriation-insurance/?g...

Seven Corners

https://www.sevencorners.com/plans/student-travel-insurance#/quote

Insurance Companies For J-1 Student Interns, Visiting Research Scholars (unpaid by Temple)

Insurance

Contact

Website

Insubuy, Inc.

Phone: (866) INSUBUY Chinese Direct: 950-4039-1685 WeChat ID: insubuy

https://www.insubuy.com/j1-visa-health-insurance/

ISO (Iranian Nationals eligible)

www.isoa.org

PSI

info@psiservice.com 703-879-8828 WeChat: psiservice

www.psiservice.com/temple

TaiAn International Health Insurance

Email: chris@taianfinancial.com, taianfinancialllc@gmail.com Call from US - 9:00AM to 10:00PM Eastern time - Includes weekend: +1 (317)318-8258 (Chinese), +1 (317)318-8259 (English) Call from China: 950-4044-2336 (Chinese, Beijing time 7-11am, no long distance charges) WeChat ID: wxid_taian_usa

http://taianfinancial.com/#l=en&p=pivot-international-student

Compass Benefits

https://www.compassstudenthealthinsurance.com/

Tokio Marine HCC - Medical Insurance Services Group

https://quote.hccmis.com/atlastravel/?referid=9800270&language=en-US&app...