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For UK participants on J-1 exchange programmes

J-1 visa insurance that your sponsor will actually accept

Every plan here meets the US Department of State's J-1 rules, is underwritten through IMG (International Medical Group), and can be bought online in about ten minutes. Cover starts from $38.10 for 30 days.

Compare the four plans Premiums charged in US dollars

The US Department of State J-1 minimums, met by all four plans

$100,000per illness or injury
$50,000medical evacuation
$25,000repatriation of remains
≤ $500deductible per event

Four plans, side by side

Some sponsors and universities ask for more than the State Department minimums, so check your programme's letter before you choose. The prices shown are the 30-day premium at the $100,000 benefit level with the $100 per-illness deductible.

Most popularTaiAn Patriot ExchangePlan B TaiAn Exchange SelectPlan S · lowest cost TaiAn Exchange Select SixPlan S-6 · shorter pre-existing wait Patriot Exchange ProgramIMG PEP
Maximum benefit Unlimited lifetime; up to $500,000 per illness Unlimited lifetime; up to $500,000 per illness Unlimited lifetime; up to $500,000 per illness $5,000,000 lifetime; up to $500,000 per illness
Coinsurance (your share after the deductible) None, in or out of network 20% in network, 30% out 20% in network, 30% out 10% in network to a $1,000 cap, 20% out
Pre-existing conditions covered after 12 months 12 months 6 months Per certificate wording
US medical network UnitedHealthcare Options UnitedHealthcare Options UnitedHealthcare Options UnitedHealthcare Options
Under 25, per 30 days $55.80 $46.50 $59.40 $74.00
25 to 49, per 30 days $72.90 $57.90 $77.40 $97.00
50 to 64, per 30 days $146.10 $124.20 $156.30 $209.00
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Prices exclude cover inside the US by 20% to 30% where your programme allows it. COVID-19 treatment is included on all student and scholar plans. Teladoc phone consultations are free on TaiAn plans, with no deductible and no pre-existing exclusion.

How buying works

Step 1

Choose your plan here

Compare benefits and prices on this page. If your sponsor's letter names a required benefit level, match it here first.

Step 2

Complete the purchase with IMG

The button takes you to IMG, the plan administrator, for your exact quote and secure card payment. We never see your card details.

Step 3

Documents by email

Your policy documents and visa letter arrive by email, usually the same day. Cover can start as soon as the day after payment.