J Exchange Visitor Insurance Requirement

Link to Department of State Regulation in the Code of Federal Regulations: 22CFR62.14. http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/22cfr62_02.html
UNT's employee health insurance options do not include the medical evacuation and repatriation portion of the requirement. You must cover this with a separate policy if you have UNT employee health insurance. Please see an advisor in International Advising if you have questions.

UNT does not pay for health insurance for the first 90 days from the beginning of the first full month on employment. You are required to have health insurance to meet the requirement during this period.

Health Insurance, Insurance for Medical Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains

Insurance is required by the government of all participants and their families the entire time they are in J status. The insurance must meet the minimum requirements. Failure to comply will result in termination of the J status.

What are the requirements for insurance that I must carry?

The minimum requirements for the insurance are:
$50,000 per accident or illness.
$7,500 for repatriation of remains.
$10,000 for medical evacuation to the home country.
A "deductible" not to exceed $500.
Please see your international advisor for further details.

Where do I get this insurance?

If the University of North Texas is providing your health insurance, you must also enroll in an insurance program that will cover the medical evacuation and repatriation. Your international advisor will have instructions for application.

If you will be providing your own insurance, please see your international advisor

If you have your own coverage, you must bring proof that your insurance will meet all minimums.

What if I do not have insurance that meets these minimums?

Your J program will be terminated. This is required by law.

Can I get an extension of my DS-2019 or get a travel endorsement without proving insurance?

No. You are required by law to have the insurance, and we are required by law to have proof that you do have the insurance.