Health Insurance Coverage Requirements
All J-1 Exchange Visitors and their J-2 dependents are required by the U.S. Department of State to have health insurance for the entire period of their stay in the U.S. The State University of New York (SUNY) also requires participants in international educational exchange (e.g. J-1 Exchange Visitors) to have health insurance coverage that meets SUNY’s requirements.
- If you are enrolled in courses at Stony Brook University, you are automatically billed for the health insurance offered through SUNY.
- If you are not enrolled in courses you must enroll yourself and provide proof of coverage to VIS within 30 days of your arrival.
The plan offered through Stony Brook University meets both State Department and SUNY
requirements; therefore, we recommend this plan for both J-1 and J-2 Exchange Visitors.
For additional information, including current costs and information on how to enroll,
visit the Student Health Services website. The FSA Student Insurance Office is located in
West Side Dining, Second Floor (FSA Suite).