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J-1 Scholars & J-2 Dependents 
Health Insurance

J-1 SCHOLAR & J-2 DEPENDENT (Family) Health Insurance provides the right balance of Value and required insurance Coverage ​to keep you safe and healthy while Studying Abroad. We can help keep your Budget Healthy, too!

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Coverage for J-1 Scholars, Dependents and Cultural Exchange Visitors to the USA meets all J-1 Visa insurance requirements. Be sure to purchase at least $100,000 Medical Coverage or higher to meet the J-1 insurance requirements!

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J-1 Visa Health Insurance is ideal for:

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  • J-1 Individuals or Groups participating in Educational Programs
  • Cultural Exchange Visitors
  • International Graduate Students
  • International Scholars, Educators & Teacher Exchanges
  • J-2 Dependents of Participants on international Study or Cultural Exchange Programs


Meet Us at the Following Conferences in 2026!

Upcoming Conferences



  • VIE, July 13, Charlottesville, VA
  • EAIE, September 8-11, Glasgow, Scotland
  • Region III, October 6-9, Fort Worth, TX
  • Region I & XII, October 18-21, Seattle, WA
  • Region VIII, November 3-6, Norfolk, VA
  • Region VI & VII, November 8-11, Atlanta, GA
 

INDIVIDUAL J-Visa Scholar

Health Insurance Plans

Plan E PLUS EXPLORER

Same Rates for J-1s & Dependents
(J-2 does not need J-1) 
       

Popular and versatile International Health Insurance for Students, Scholars, Faculty, Families and ANY International Travelers and GROUPS for ANY Reason. Pays 100% of covered medical expenses after deductible. Choice of Medical Maximum & Annual Deductible. Coverage includes Mental Health, Medical Evacuation & Repatriation. Pre-existing conditions and Maternity not included.

Study & Travel safely with E PLUS Explorer!

Plan E PLUS Explorer

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StudentSecure Series

SMART, BUDGET, SELECT & ELITE

Choice of 4 Health Plans for Students & Scholars (No Dependents) that include COVID and Mental Health coverage. SMART includes essential coverage for Students who don’t need Maternity or Pre-Existing Conditions. BUDGET includes up to $5,000 Maternity and Pre-Existing Conditions after 12 months’ continuous enrollment. SELECT includes up to $10,000 Maternity and Pre-Existing Conditions after 6 months. ELITE includes up to $15,000 Maternity and Pre-Existing Conditions after 
6-months. All plans include Medical Evacuation & Repatriation. 
Coverage not available for dependents.

 

StudentSecure

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Patriot Exchange Plan (PEP)

Same Rates for J-1s & Dependents

Medical insurance for Individuals and Groups involved in Educational or Cultural Exchange. Choice of Medical Maximums & Deductibles. Coverage includes Mental Health, Limited Pre-existing condition coverage after 12-months, Medical Evacuation & Repatriation. Maternity not included.

Add-On Rider includes limited coverage for High School and College Sports. Discounts for GROUPS of 5+


PEP

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Scholar & Scholar Premier

Choose from 2 WellAway J-1 plans (SCHOLAR and PREMIER) that meet the requirements of the US Department of State for Scholars on a J-1 Visa.

 

Acceptable J-1 Visa categories are J-1 Research Scholar, J-1 Professor, or J-1 Short-Term Scholar.


Coverage includes
$250,000 or $500,000 Medical Maximum, $500 or $100 Deductible, Preventive Care, Mental Health, Maternity (Premium only), Medical Evacuation and Repatriation.


J-1 Visa holder must be primary in order to add J-2 Dependents​​​​.


Scholar Plans
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WellAway ROYAL

Choose from 3 ACA-Comparable Plans

Choose from 3 Health Plans for J-1 visa Scholars and Researchers. J-1 visa holders please choose 500, 100 or PLUS to meet J-visa requirements. 5- month minimum purchase. Coverage not available for dependents.

 

Coverage includes Unlimited Medical, choice of Deductibles, Preventive Care, Mental Health, Maternity, Medical Evacuation & Repatriation Coverage while studying in the USA! 

Coverage not available for dependents.


WellAway Royal Brochure

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VISIT® Global Care

ESSENTIAL, BASIC, PLUS, ELITE

Choose from 4 Health Plans (Essential, Basic, Plus & Elite) designed to meet J-1 visa Scholar requirements.

 

Coverage includes $100,000, $500,000 or Unlimited Medical, choice of Deductibles $100 or $500, Preventive Care, Mental Health, Maternity, Medical Evacuation & Repatriation Coverage while studying in the USA! Free comparison quotes for all 4 Plans at once! 3-month minimum coverage. Enroll ONLINE!


Global Care Essential

Global Care Basic

Global Care Plus (ACA-Comparable)

Global Care Elite (ACA-Comparable)

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SCHOOL & STUDY ABROAD

Health Insurance Plans

About VISIT® Student Health Insurance

VISIT® Student Health Insurance

  

VISIT® is a pioneer in Student and Traveler Insurance for almost 50 years. We offer plans for every Student need and can customize a Group plan to fit your School's needs. Our plans are competitive, underwritten by top-rated companies and our Friendly Customer Service is unmatched! Call or visit our website for more information. 

 

VISIT® Student Health Insurance

Metropolitan Washington, DC

 

1-800-247-5575/ 1-703-660-9062 

9AM - 6PM ET USA

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Info@visitinsurance.com

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