All Plans on this Page Cover COVID-19 Same as any Illness
J2 visa holder’s are required by the U.S. Department of State to have the following J2 visa insurance coverage: 1. Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness; 2. Repatriation of remains of $25,000; 3. Medical evacuation of $50,000; 4. Deductible not over $500. Taian Plan B or Plan S with $100,000 benefit per illness or injury is the most affordable plan that meets the requirements. Some schools require more coverage. Click the link to look up your school:
School Requirements (our partner Taian’s website)
J2 Visa holders are eligible to purchase these plans without the J1 Visa holder. All of the J2 Visa Insurance plans available from this page meet all US Department of State insurance requirements for J visa holders
Content Update 5/2/2024
J2 Visa Insurance | Plan B (TaiAn Patriot Exchange) Most Popular |
Plan S (TaiAn Exchange Select) Lowest Cost |
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Medical Benefits per Accident or Illness or Injury |
Options: $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 |
Options: $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 |
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Repatriation of Remains | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Medical Evacuation | $50,000 | $50,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $100 per illness $0 annual $250 annual $500 annual. Teladoc – Telephone based doctor visits free – No deductible, No Coinsurance and no exclusion for pre-existing conditions. |
$100 per illness $250 annual $500 annual. Teladoc – Telephone based doctor visits free – No deductible, No Coinsurance and no exclusion for pre-existing conditions. |
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Coinsurance | Insurance pays 100% | Insurance pays 80% Insured pays 20% |
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Sample Price $100,000 Medical Benefits $100 per illness deductible Same Price for J1, J2, F1, F2 |
Prices excluding US coverage are 20% to 30% lower |
Prices excluding US coverage are 20% to 30% lower |
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Sample Price $100,000 Medical Benefits $500 annual deductible Same Price for J1, J2, F1, F2 |
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Special Dependent Rates | One Child under 10 free with each Parent Purchased | One Child under 10 free with each Parent Purchased | ||||||||||||||||
Buy Individual or Family Plan Now | Plan B (TaiAn Patriot Exchange) Buy Now |
Plan S (TaiAn Exchange Select) Buy Now |
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Individuals Join a Group for 10% Discount | Join Group for 10% Discount Buy Now |
Join Group for 10% Discount Buy Now |
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5 or More Primary Insured Buy Group Plan Now | Group Plan B (TaiAn Patriot Exchange) Buy Group |
Group Plan S (TaiAn Exchange Select) Buy Group |
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Our members also have access to the UnitedHealthcare Options network which provides access to the broadest top tier national network in the US. If you use the UnitedHealthcare Options network providers, you will be eligible for simplified claims processing. For many claims, the provider will submit the claim, and no member claims forms will be required.
Our lowest cost plan is the Plan S with $100,000 benefit per illness or injury and a $500 annual deductible. Prices start at $35 per month for our group plan. Group plans require 5 or more members.
Our plan pricing is the same for J1, J2, F1, F2. If the J1 or F1 already has insurance, the F2 or J2 can purchase alone.
Monthly and daily rates are available. So, if your stay in the US is 2 1/2 months you pay for 2 1/2 months of coverage not 3 months.
You can choose any of the benefit levels ($100,000, $250,000 or $500,000) and any of the deductible levels ($100 per illness, $0 annual, $250 annual, or $500 annual). Click this link to learn more or see pricing on other options:
More Information on these plans (partner Taian’s website)
A Guide to help Selecting the right plan for your needs
J2 Visa Insurance: More Plan Details
More Plan Details | Plan B (TaiAn Patriot Exchange) | Plan S (Taian Exchange Select) |
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Insurance Provider | IMG (International Medical Group) | IMG (International Medical Group) |
Network Provider | UnitedHealthcare Options | UnitedHealthcare Options |
Plan Type | Designed specifically for international scholars and students (F1,F2,J1,J2,OPT). Purchase monthly increments (from 1 to 12 months), renewable up to 4 years. | Designed specifically for international scholars and students (F1,F2,J1,J2,OPT). Purchase monthly increments (from 1 to 12 months), renewable up to 4 years. |
Maximum Limit | Unlimited lifetime. Options $50,000, $100,000, $250,000 or $500,000 per illness/injury | Unlimited lifetime. Options $50,000, $100,000, $250,000 or $500,000 per illness/injury |
Deductible (Insured pays before insurance pays) | Two options: 1) $100 per illness/injury; 2) Annual deductible ($0, $250 or $500). Teladoc – Telephone based doctor visits free – No deductible, No Coinsurance and no exclusion for pre-existing conditions. |
Two options: 1) $100 per illness/injury; 2) Annual deductible ($250 or $500). Teladoc – Telephone based doctor visits free – No deductible, No Coinsurance and no exclusion for pre-existing conditions. |
Student Health Center Copay | $5 copay, no deductible | $5 copay, no deductible |
Urgent Care Clinic | $40 copay instead of deductible. $0 copay for $0 deductible plan. | $40 copay instead of deductible. |
Teladoc | $0 copay, no deductible. Telephone based doctor visits free – No deductible, No Coinsurance and no exclusion for pre-existing conditions. |
$0 copay, no deductible. Teladoc – Telephone based doctor visits free – No deductible, No Coinsurance and no exclusion for pre-existing conditions. |
Illness or Injury Coinsurance | No coinsurance in PPO or out of PPO | 20% coinsurance in PPO or 30% out of PPO Taian Exclusive! |
Hospital Room & Board | Average semi-private room | Average semi-private room |
Intensive Care | URC(Usual Reasonable and Customary) | URC(Usual Reasonable and Customary) |
Emergency Room | URC for injury or illness resulting in hospitalization. Additional $250 deductible for illness without hospitalization | URC for injury or illness resulting in hospitalization. Additional $250 deductible for illness without hospitalization |
Prescription Drugs | URC with period of coverage limit of $250,000 | Inpatient In Network 80% coinsurance. Inpatient Out of Network or Outpatient 70% coinsurance. Period of coverage limit of $250,000 |
Accident Dental | Injury $500, Sudden pain $350 | Injury $500, Sudden pain $350 |
Accidental Death & Loss of Limb | $25,000 | $25,000 |
Medical Evacuation | $50,000 | $50,000 |
Repatriation of remains | $25,000 | $25,000 |
Pre-existing conditions (Illness or Injury) | After 12 months of continuous coverage | After 12 months of continuous coverage Six month option available – see below for details |
TaiAn Exchange Select Six
Pre-existing Conditions Coverage after a Six month wait
Great choice if your J visa sponsor requires pre-existing conditions coverage after a six month waiting period.
- Three Deductible Options:
- $100 per illness
- $250 per year
- $500 per year
- Medical Benefit per accident, illness, or injury of $100,000, $250,000, or $500,000
- Unlimited Maximum lifetime benefit
- 20% Coinsurance – After deductible Plan covers 80% of covered charges and insured pays 20%. Out of network coinsurance is 30%.
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Sample Price $100,000 Medical Benefits $500 annual deductible Same Price for J1, J2, F1, F2 |
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Individual or Family Plan | TaiAn Exchange Select – Six month Pre-ex Buy Now |
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Group Plan (5 or more Primary Insured) | TaiAn Exchange Select – Six 5 or more primary insured 10% lower price Buy Group |
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Dear J’insurance.net,
My husband has a j2 visa and needs a health insurance. Patriot Exchange seems affordable and good, but we do not know if it covers thyrod blood tests. My husband has thyroid disorder, and his blood needs testing in every 3-6 months.
Can you tell me:
– if Patriot covers the thyroid blood tests
– if yes, how much would it be approximately?
Thanks you very much,
Anita
PS.: I have a j1 visa and I have health insurance at XXXXXXX.
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Hi Anita,
The Patriot Exchange Plan will not cover a pre-existing condition for the first 12 months of coverage. That’s generally how insurance for F or J visa holders will work.
Our plan will meet all of the J visa insurance requirements, and your J-2 visa spouse is eligible to buy.
You mentioned another carrier in your message which I have blacked out here. Their plans will also exclude pre-existing conditions for 12 months.
Another note of caution on their plan – They require you to contact them BEFORE you see any doctor. If you don’t do that, they could reduce your benefits. Our plans don’t do that.
Let us know if you’d like other assistance.
Thanks,
J1insurance.net
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Hello,
Does this insurance cover primary care ? or it is only for emergency illness or accident ?. How do a get e list of medical providers in Philadelphia who accept this medical insurance.
Thanks in advance.
With regards
Debdas
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Hi Debdas,
The plans cover primary care doctors. You can go to any doctor you choose and receive the same benefits.
The plans cover accident and illness, not wellness care. If you want to search for a network doctor near you, please visit this webpage Locate a provider in the US
Thanks,
j1insurance.net
(317)318-8259