J1, J2 Visa Insurance - Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Comparision of plans

1. Compare J1 Visa Plans