Office of Global Engagement
International Students and Scholars

Mandatory Health Insurance for J Exchange Visitors

All J-1 Exchange Visitors and J-2 dependents are required to have health insurance for the entire length of time they are in J- status.

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Exchange Visitors in J-1 and J-2 status who do not maintain adequate health insurance are considered in violation and can be subject to termination of their J status.  The minimum health insurance requirements for J-1 and J-2 Exchange Visitors can be reviewed in the J-1 Health Insurance Memo.

If a J-1 scholar is not eligible for Brown University health insurance they will need to purchase a plan that meets the minimum requirements for J Exchange Visitors. Brown University offers a plan through the Brown University International Scholars Insurance, below.  This coverage exceeds the minimum requirements for J Exchange Visitors.

If a J-1 scholar will be coming to Brown University as a (VRF) Visiting Research Fellow through the Graduate School, or as a Student Intern, they will be required to obtain the Brown University International Scholars Insurance prior to the issuance of the DS-2019 certificate for J-1 visa eligibility.

J-1 Scholars who will not be appointed as a (VRF) through the Graduate School, or as a Student Intern, are not restricted to the Brown University International Scholars Insurance, and can obtain any health insurance provided that it meets the minimum acceptable coverage indicated on the J-1 Health Insurance Memo, and can provide evidence of their insurance after arrival to Brown University.

J-2 Dependents can select any health insurance provided that it meets the minimum acceptable coverage indicated on the J-1 Health Insurance Memo.

 

Brown University International Scholars Insurance - Accident and Sickness plan for International Participants

Brown University has partnered with Haylor Freyer & Coon to provide a J-1 compliant health insurance overage option to our Inbound International Scholars, Student Interns, and Visiting Research Fellows.  Scholars may enroll at https://haylor.com/college/brown-university-scholars.  Click on the "J1 Scholars Enroll" link on the bottom of the page, and it will prompt you to create an account and then enroll.

Click here for an overview of the coverage, pricing, and contact details. 

Home Residency Requirement

Some J-1 Exchange Visitors may be subject to what is known as the (212(e)) two-year home residency requirement.

Incidental Employment

As a J-1 Scholar (professor, researcher, short-term scholar or specialist) your employment and activities in the United States are limited to the position described and the location listed on your DS-2019 form.