Health Insurance Requirement - The recommended minimum health insurance coverage is as follow (the International Students & Scholars Office can recommend U.S. insurance providers if you’re unable to obtain the proper insurance from your home country. You are required to have the minimum following insurance coverage PRIOR to arriving in the U.S. The International Students & Scholars Office will request to see proof of this upon your arrival. The U.S. Embassy may also ask to see proof when you apply for your visa. The minimum level of health insurance is as follows: At least $50,000 for Medical Evacuation to the home country; At least $25,000 for Repatriation of Remains; $100,000 per accident or illness; A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness.
Instructions: As a participation in the program, you are required to obtain health insurance coverage for the duration of your time in the U.S. Students with health insurance through a parent/guardian, or on their own, are responsible for verifying with their health insurance provider if they will have coverage while in the U.S.