Yes. All exchange visitors and their dependents, regardless of their program category, are required to have medical insurance that meets or exceeds US Department of State requirements** during their time in the U.S. on the Program. We require each participant to have insurance in effect that covers sickness or accident during the entire period of time that you participate in our program.

**Minimum coverage shall provide:

1. Medical benefits of at least $50,000 per accident or illness
2. Repatriation of remains in the amount of $7,500
3. Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his or her home country in the amount of $10,000
4. A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness

The insurance policy, plan, or contract that is secured to fulfill the above requirements must meet other standards specified in the Exchange Visitor Program regulations.

Exchange visitors and/or any accompanying spouse or dependents who willfully fail to maintain the insurance coverage set forth in the regulations while participating in exchange visitor programs, or who make material misrepresentations to the sponsor regarding such coverage, are deemed to be in violation of the regulations. Such a violation of program rules shall result in that participant’s immediate program termination. We must also terminate a participant’s participation if they or accompanying spouse and/or dependent fails to remain in compliance with the regulations governing insurance coverage. Program termination will result in your early departure from the U.S.A. and potential immigration consequences.

Please visit our insurance page for more information.