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We get many international student customers that are interested in purchasing insurance for a dependent while they are on an F1 visa. The dependent, on F2 visa, can purchase F2 visa health insurance for themselves. The only issue becomes what the requirements of the institution for the insurance.

If the institution has no particular requirements, then the person on F2 visa can purchase any policy available to a visitor. For those visitor medical insurance policies. If there are specific requirements, then you might want to call one of our customer care representatives who can help you choose from appropriate policies.

The only student policy available to an F2 visa holder without an F1 visa holder also being on the same policy as primary insured is the Patriot Exchange Insurance plan offered by International Medical Group (IMG). IMG will insure an F2 visa holder even if the F1 visa holder is already insured by the institution. The Patriot Exchange is a very economical policy with many good benefits.

One advantage of the policy is that if the insured has access to a health center, they only pay a $5 copay (instead of the usual $100 deductible). As a copay, this is payable at EACH visit, however, even several visits will be cheaper than the $100 deductible. A disadvantage to the policy is that there is no maternity coverage and no coverage for pre-existing conditions. For a complete information on the policy, please see Patriot Exchange Insurance Brochure.

Travelling during pandemic is quite risky and International travelers traveling to the US or who are already in the US need adequate health insurance coverage away from home. Travelers can buy cheap and affordable travel insurance cover at American Visitor insurance easily.

As always, we encourage you to consult one of our licensed agents to help you wade through the options if there are any concerns or questions. And, as ever, we wish you safe and happy travels!

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Health care expenses

Covers hospital expenses for sickness or accidents.

Doctor visit

Insures Doctor visits for sudden injury or sickness.

Pharmacy drugs

Doctor prescribed eligible pharmacy drugs expenses.

Pre-existing conditions

Some plans insure acute onset of pre-existing conditions coverage.

Medical evacuation

Medical evacuation expenses to nearest facility included.

Repat of remains

Repatriation of remains to home country included.

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F2 Visa Insurance - Frequently asked questions

01.  Why is F2 Visa health insurance necessary?

The F2 Visa insurance is very important for dependents of F1 visa holders. When an F1 visa holder joins an US university, the F2 visa is issued to dependents (spouse and children less than 21 years). Typically US universities insist that F1 visa holder have proper student medical insurance offered by the college, however this requirement is usually not insisted on F2 visa holders either by the university or by the US immigration authorities.

Given the typical student budget of most F1 and F2 visa holders, and the fact that it is not mandatory, it is not uncommon to find them ignoring buying proper health insurance. However ignoring to buy health insurance for f2 visa holders can be a big mistake.

In our experience, the F2 visa holders are typical children quite likely to need healthcare or even a young spouse who along with regular health care might need maternity coverage. Given the very high cost of US healthcare for f2 visa holders, it is really prudent to have adequate health insurance for F2 visa holders (health insurance for spouse visa).

The student insurance offered by many US universities are expensive but since it is often mandatory, F1 visa holders have to buy the University student insurance. This is often not the case for F2 visa insurance, and the F2 visa holder can buy other medical insurance outside of the University option.

Here at American Visitor Insurance we offer affordable health insurance for F2 visas or spouse visa insurance. Patriot Exchange is one of the best best health insurance for f1 student's dependants which an F2 visa holder can buy even if the corresponding F1 visa holder is not enrolled in the same plan.

Along with this Patriot exchange student insurance, F2 visa holders can also buy other health insurance for f2 dependent visa which are affordable and work well for F2 visa holders. F2 visa holders can buy the most appropriate medical insurance for F2 visa in USA to their specific needs by comparing different US medical insurance for f2 visa holders.

02.  What is the best health insurance for F2 dependents? What is the best US F2 visa insurance?

There is no single plan which fits the bill for the being the best health insurance for F2 visa holders. The most suitable F2 dependent health insurance USA for different customers will depend on several factors such as the budget and any existing medical ailments.

However the Patriot Exchange student insurance offered by International Medical Group (IMG) is the only student medical insurance plan that F2 visa holders can buy even if the related F1 visa holder is not insured on this plan. All other student insurance plans will be available to F2 visa holder only if the F1 visa holder is also on the same student insurance policy.

However F2 visa holders are eligible to buy US visitor medical insurance which work quite well for their needs.

03.  Is it compulsory to have medical insurance for F2 Visa in USA?

Given the high cost of US healthcare, it is prudent to buy medical insurance while on a F2 visa. While an F2 visa holder cannot purchase US domestic health insurance, they can purchase US visitor health insurance for an F2 Visa holder from well reputed US insurance providers.

Even if the person is already in the US on their trip, they can still purchase medical insurance for F2 visa holders starting the next day until they return home. The US F2 visa travel insurance must be purchased before anything happens in order to be covered.

04.  Can F2 Visa holder buy Patriot Exchange insurance?

Patriot Exchange Insurance is one of the best international student health insurance for F1 Visa student's dependents which an F2 visa holder. The F2 visa holder can buy even if the corresponding F1 visa holder is not enrolled in the same plan.

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Student health insurance with maternity coverage for dependents

Students and scholars on F or J visas have the best student health insurance for maternity coverage. However, the benefits have been reduced a few years ago such that the best coverage is 80% coverage of costs, so the students will have to be aware that they will be responsible for a portion of all costs. Also note that unless their wife is the J1 visa holder they will have to be the primary on the policy and the wife (with J2) will be secondary. Also note that prices are different for the primary and the spouse, so when students quote the prices, quote them for two people at the same time since the cost will be much higher for the wife's coverage.

There are four policies that cover maternity at an 80% coverage without a set limit on benefits. Here is the list in order of their approximate cost. Note that conception has to occur after the start of the plan and most plans ask that students must let them know at least three months before the delivery date.

  • Study USA Preferred Covers 80% of eligible expenses, after the deductible, up to $15,000 inside network and Usual, reasonable, and customary up to $15,000. You may be responsible for any charges exceeding the payable amount for out of network.
  • Study USA Platinum Covers 80% of eligible expenses, after the deductible, up to $25,000 inside network and Usual, reasonable, and customary up to $25,000. You may be responsible for any charges exceeding the payable amount for out of network.
  • Student Secure Elite, Select and Smart plans also cover at 80/70% to the maximum of the plan. The Select plan can be purchased with a $300k maximum, Smart plan can be purchased with a $250k maximum and the Elite can be purchased with $500k.
  • Student Health Advantage Platinum has a $5000 maximum limit to maternity and newborn care coverage. It has a $1 million maximum and a $35 deductible and covers at 80/60%. The plan also covers pre-existing conditions with a 6 month waiting period.

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Spouse and Childrens of F1 and J1 visa holders are issued the F2 and J2 visas respectively. While J1 visa holders have insurance requirements mandated by the US consulate, given the high health care costs in the US, it is prudent for F2 and J2 visa holders to also have proper insurance coverage.
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Insurance for International Students (F1 visa insurance)

International students often purchase their health insurance in the University. While this is most popular and convenient, it is often expensive. The best health insurance for students studying abroad plans offered on our website are cheaper and provide comparable coverage. You can compare the plans that we offer by getting quotes which also shows the coverage details. We can facilitate getting the insurance waiver form completed if required by your college.

These study abroad health insurance plans are also available for international students with M1 Visa taking part in vocational or technical training.

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Plan options for students in OPT status

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