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J1, J2 Visa Insurance - Frequently Asked Questions

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What does J1 visa insurance cover?

Health care expenses

Covers hospital medical expenses for sickness or accidents during travel.

Doctor visit

Covers Doctor visits in case of sudden injury or sickness.

Pharmacy drugs

Expenses from Doctor prescribed eligible pharmacy drugs.

Pre-existing conditions

Some plans cover acute onset of pre-existing conditions.

Medical evacuation

Medical evacuation expenses to nearest facility if needed.

Repat of remains

Repatriation of remains expenses to home country in case of death.

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Covid19 J1 visa insurance for exchange scholars in the US

There are many J1 visa holders currently in the US either without adequate health insurance, or having medical insurance that does not provide coverage for Covid19. At American Visitor Insurance, we are committed to providing the Best J1 visa medical insurance with Covid19 coverage that is available in these uncertain times. These are some of the few Covid19 J1 visa health insurance.

These plans satisfy J visa requirements and cover medical expenses arising from Covid19 illness. The Covid19 treatment benefit is available for COVID19 (the disease); SARS-Cov-2 (the virus); and any mutation or variation of SARS-CoV-2. There are also many J1 visa holders currently stranded in the US who are not enrolled in any courses. In this situation they are not limited to buying j1 visa insurance and can buy short term US visitors medical insurance. The visitors health insurance plans are cheaper and ideal for exchange scholars in the US while they are not enrolled in courses. J1 visa holders can review and Compare visitor insurance plans and find Covid19 USA J1 visa insurance coverage that fit your needs. Please know we are here to help you make the best, informed decision to get Covid19 J visa health insurance! Let us know how we can assist you. Feel free to contact us by email or phone at any time.

J1 & J2 visa insurance

  1. What is a J-1 visa?
  2. What are the insurance requirements specified by the US state department to have and maintain the J1 or J2 visa ?
  3. What can happen if I do not satisfy this insurance requirement?
  4. Who is a "visiting foreign scholar?"
  5. What is the process for bringing a visiting foreign scholar to the United States?
  6. Is it possible to update contact information (in particular Mailing Address provided at the time of subscription) if I will move to another apartment?
  7. Upon J1 VISA extension, is it possible to update the "Date of Return to Home Country" provided at the time of subscription?
  8. What is the "DS-2019?"
  9. Do I have to send you any documentation (For example, copy of DS-2019) upon subscription / renewal?
  10. Can one transfer a J-1 visa sponsor?
  11. Can a visiting foreign scholar come to the United States on a visitor's visa?
  12. Can a visiting foreign scholar receive remuneration?
  13. How long can a visiting foreign scholar stay in the United States?
  14. I am a 65 year old J1 Visa holder. I need a health insurance plan to visit US. I will be visiting as exchange scholar.
  15. I am J1 Visa holder visiting US as exchange scholar. I will be traveling to Egypt, Canada and South America during my stay in US. Does Study USA plan cover me everywhere?
  16. Can a J2 individual purchase insurance?
  17. I need insurance for just J2 and I am interested in coverage for maternity and child birth. What is the right choice for me?
  18. Is Student Health Advantage plan suitable for J2 holders, if they need to buy without J1 buying it?
  19. Which plan is best suited for J2 Visa holder?
  20. Do J2 Visa holders have the same requirement as J1 to be satisfied?
  21. Can J2 Visa holders buy any visitor health insurance plan?
  22. Does the domestic plans cover J2 Visa holders?
  23. Does J1-J2 student health insurance cover covid19 illness?
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J visa requirements

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Factors to consider

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