Yes. It is required. All trainees and their dependents on the J Visa must be covered by a qualified health insurance plan that complies with the insurance coverage requirements of the U.S. Department of State for the entire duration of the training program. Before CICD can approve sponsorship, you and your dependents must show evidence of such compliant coverage, or purchase insurance through CICD.

To satisfy insurance requirements, your and your dependents’ insurance coverage must insure for at least:

1. 50,000 U.S. dollars in case of medical evacuation.
2. 25,000 U.S. dollars in case of repatriation of remains.
3. 100,000 U.S. dollars of regular and customary medical expenses per accident or sickness
4. A deductible amount that does not exceed 500 U.S. dollars per accident or sickness.