Health Insurance
U.S.immigration law requires every J-1 visitor to obtain health insurance coverage for him/herself and any J-2 dependents. Failure to obtain and keep health insurance will lead to termination of the J-1 scholar's program and therefore eligibility to remain in the U.S.
How do most scholars obtain health insurance coverage? While many scholars come to the U.S. with health coverage already in place, others obtain plans here, either paid for by the sponsoring UI department or paid for by the scholar after arriving in the U.S. For scholars who must purchase their own insurance, the OISS has several brochures available for short-term insurance plans. For UI options, scholars can visit the site below. Click on "UI P&S, Faculty; January 1, 2004".