Health Insurance

It is mandatory that all J-1 visitors have medical insurance coverage while attending JMU. You must obtain this coverage as soon as you enter the United States and provide proof of the coverage to the Office of International Student and Scholar Services.

If you will be a full-time professor, that coverage will be provided to you by JMU and you will pay a portion of the premium through a payroll deduction. If you are accompanied by family members, you must add them to your health insurance plan; their portion of the premium will also be taken through a payroll deduction.

If you are a research scholar or adjunct professor, you will be responsible for obtaining and paying for coverage on your own. If you need assistance in locating appropriate health insurance carriers, please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services immediately upon arrival.

If you are a student, the cost of the student health insurance coverage which JMU authorizes will be added to your tuition and fees bill. Once paid, you will automatically be added to that insurance policy. You should come to International Student and Scholar Services to obtain your health insurance card and a copy of the policy.

For additional information regarding the government's requirements related to health insurance coverage, please see: http://exchanges.state.gov/jexchanges/sponsors/how-to-administer-a-program/administration.html#insurance