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Appendix G
Health Insurance Policy Requirements
All F-1 students, J-1 students, J-1 scholars, and J-2 dependents are required to carry a health
insurance policy meeting the following minimum coverage levels:
• $50,000USD per sickness
• $50,000USD per accident
• $10,000USD for medical evacuation 1
• $7,500USD for repatriation 2
Maximum $500 deductible
Include inpatient and outpatient coverage for sickness and accidents
Worldwide coverage
J-1 scholars and J-2 dependents are required by law to always be covered by an insurance policy
which meets the above requirements.
1 Medical evacuation is coverage for transportation of the insured person back to the home country as recommended
by the attending physician for medical reasons.
2 Repatriation is coverage for transportation of the insured person’s remains back to the home country in the event of
death.
Appendix G