Insurance Requirements
By U.S. federal law, all J-1 Exchange Visitors and their dependents are required to have insurance coverage throughout the duration of their J program. Any exchange visitor that willfully fails to maintain health insurance as prescribed below shall be subject to termination as a participant.
Minimum health insurance coverage requirements:
- Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per person per accident or illness
- Repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000
- Expenses associated with medical evacuation in the amount of $50,000
- Deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness
- Co-insurance up to 25%
- Must be underwritten by an insurance company that meets the rating requirements of the USIA or is backed by the full faith and credit of your home government
How to sign up for health insurance:
- KU employees eligible for the State Employee Health Plan
- J Scholars eligible for KU International Student/Scholar Health Plan
- Other Private Insurance options
