Health Insurance - Colorado College

All J-1 exchange visitors are required to have and maintain health insurance, which includes coverage for repatriation and medical evacuation, for themselves and any accompanying family members (J-2) as a condition of their legal status in the U.S. To comply with this federal regulation, Colorado College requires that every person in J-1 status, including dependents, document their insurance coverage. You will be asked to show proof of insurance upon arrival to CC. International Programs can not validate your visa if you do not have health insurance.

Colorado College's health plan does not cover J-1 exchange visitors who are employed for less than a year.

The following are the health insurance requirements:

1. Minimum Coverage - Insurance shall cover: (1) medical benefits of at least $50,000 per person per accident or illness; (2) repatriation of remains in the amount of $7,500; and (3) expenses associated with medical evacuation in the amount of $10,000.

Additional Terms - A policy secured to fulfill the insurance requirements shall not have a deductible that exceeds $500 per accident or illness, and must meet other standards specified in the regulations.

Links to Health Insurance Carriers:

1. CISI Cultural Insurance Services International provides insurance for individuals and groups engaging in international or cultural exchange: http://www.culturalinsurance.com
   
2. HTH Worldwide meets the needs of a globally mobile population, offering health and travel insurance products and web-based services to students, employees and leisure travelers: http://www.hthworldwide.com/index.html