Student and Visa Insurance
Health insurance built to meet a school's waiver requirement or a visa sponsor's rule, for international students studying in the US, Americans studying abroad, and exchange visitors on a J-1 or similar visa.
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24/7 medical assistance and evacuation coverage for exchange visitors with security coordination worldwide
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Global insurer offering international student travel insurance meeting medical and visa requirement standards
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A plan built specifically to meet US university insurance waiver requirements for international students, with four coverage levels and multilingual support in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Hindi among others, a genuinely useful detail for a student navigating US healthcare for the first time.
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Student visa coverage for J-1, F-1, M-1, H-3 and Q-1 visa holders with flexible deductibles and durations.
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A student health insurer built around UnitedHealthcare's PPO network, one of the largest in the US, with plans that meet insurance requirements for F-1, J-1, M-1, and H-1B visa holders as well as students on OPT after graduation.
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IMG's plan built specifically to meet US Department of State insurance requirements for J-1 exchange visitors and their J-2 dependents, rather than a general travel plan a student happens to also use for a visa.
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International health insurance for students studying abroad with medical treatment, evacuation, and repatriation coverage
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BCBS's GeoBlue successor offering worldwide specialty coverage for students abroad with unlimited medical maximums
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Major international health insurer with customizable student plans covering 1.5+ million providers and meeting visa waivers.
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A study abroad specific insurer that has covered international students and cultural exchange participants since the early 1990s, widely used by US university study abroad offices as the default or recommended plan for students heading overseas.
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GeoBlue's plan built for students, faculty, crew members, and missionaries on assignment abroad, distinct from its shorter Voyager trip plan and its long-stay Xplorer expat plan. It's aimed at university-sponsored programs and study abroad offices rather than an individual student shopping alone.
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A longstanding low-cost provider of health insurance for international students studying in the US, built to satisfy visa and school insurance requirements without the extras a general travel policy bundles in.
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International student insurance for J-1, F-1, and H-1 visa holders meeting US government exchange visitor requirements.
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Nearly 50-year-old insurer offering J-1 and F-1 compliant plans for students, scholars, exchange visitors, and OPT.
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Aetna's dedicated student health insurance arm offering plans meeting F-1 and J-1 visa requirements with waiver eligibility
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International health insurance for students with customizable plans tailored to visa and university requirements.
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International study-abroad medical plans with 24/7 health and security assistance used by university offices.
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Dedicated international student and OPT insurance provider with 5-star customer service, starting at $29/month
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Partners with UnitedHealthcare to offer affordable F-1, J-1, and OPT student plans across 889+ universities.
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Travel medical and student insurance company offering StudentSecure plans for F-1, J-1, M-1 visas with flexible tiers.
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Specializes in visitor and international student health insurance for F-1, J-1, and M-1 visa holders with plan comparisons.
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Major European insurer offering student travel insurance with Schengen and US visa compliance, up to 2-year coverage terms
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Insurance aggregator offering ExchangeGuard and multiple student plans, all meeting F-1, J-1, M-1 and OPT visa requirements
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Dedicated F-1, J-1, and OPT student health insurance provider within IMG Global's international student solutions.
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Aetna PPO-based student insurance with bilingual support, 100% waiver success at 1,500+ universities, starting at $400/year
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Comprehensive IMG student insurance with maternity, mental health, and sports coverage for visa requirement compliance.
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Digital-first international health insurance for students abroad with plans meeting J-1 minimums and F-1 waiver requirements.
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UnitedHealthcare-backed travel medical insurance with evacuation and repatriation for students anywhere
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Provides Student Secure and Study USA plans for international students covering F-1, J-1, M-1, and scholar visas.
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F-1, J-1, M-1 visa compliant plans for international students with evacuation and waiver support included
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Study abroad insurance with unlimited medical coverage meeting Schengen and US visa requirements
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International health insurance broker matching students with customizable plans for study abroad
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US travel insurance plan for international students that meets F-1 and J-1 visa requirements
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International student and visitor insurance compliant with F-1, J-1, and M-1 visas with emergency medical evacuation.
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Visitor insurance provider offering flexible student plans with adjustable durations and deductibles
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Student-focused insurance comparison and enrollment portal covering F-1, J-1, M-1 visas and multiple plan types.
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Insurance broker offering Cigna Global student plans with customizable coverage across global networks
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International student health insurance with multi-country coverage meeting F-1, J-1, and exchange visitor visa requirements.
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International medical and travel insurance for students and travelers with customizable plans for various visa types.
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Canadian government travel resource with guidance and links to approved insurance providers for students abroad.
Frequently asked questions
How can I make sure my insurance plan satisfies my university's waiver requirement?
Look for plans specifically built to meet US university insurance waiver requirements or those that meet visa sponsor rules. Some providers offer multiple coverage levels or are designed to satisfy specific school standards for international students.
Which plans are designed for people on J-1 or F-1 visas?
Several options are built specifically for these visa types, including plans that meet US Department of State requirements for J-1 exchange visitors and their dependents. You can also find coverage tailored for F-1, M-1, H-3, Q-1, and H-1B visa holders.
If I'm studying in the US, does the insurance help me find doctors?
Yes, some student insurance plans are built around large US networks like UnitedHealthcare's PPO to help you access providers. Other major insurers offer access to millions of providers worldwide to ensure you can receive medical treatment.
Do these plans cover more than just basic doctor visits?
Many options include additional protections like medical evacuation and repatriation coverage. Some also provide 24/7 medical assistance and security coordination for exchange visitors traveling globally.