| Insurance
Requirements for Exchange Students |
| Health
and Accident Insurance |
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All
students on the J-1 visa are required by the
U.S. government to carry adequate accident and
health insurance. At a minimum, this
policy must provide for $50,000 coverage for
expenses of illnesses and accidents, $10,000
medical evacuation, and $7,500 repatriation of
remains.
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Advisory:
Students on exchange through ISEP should
have paid for the ISEP insurance plan, which
meets the U.S. government standard for exchange
visitors. All other students on exchange
are required to buy the NMSU International
Student Insurance Policy.
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Advisory:
Since travel insurance policies do not cover
dental and eye care (except for injury),
students are advised to take care of any
dental or eye care problems prior to coming
to the U.S. Also be advised that most policies
do not cover pre-existing medical conditions
for a period up to 12 months or more.
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Last
Updated:
Friday, 15-Aug-2008 17:09:15 MDT |
