As a J1/J2 visa holder, do you require health insurance? J1 visa holders and their dependents must have…

As a J1/J2 visa holder, do you require health insurance?

J1 visa holders and their dependents must have adequate health insurance in order to enroll in their respective J1 visa programs. Sponsors of the J visa program must ensure that program exchange visitors are covered by insurance that includes some basic coverage and benefits that protect them from illness or injury for the duration of their exchange visitor program. Insurance must be valid for the duration of the J visa holder’s program cycle and while they are in the United States.