International students with a DIU-sponsored visa are required to carry health insurance for themselves and for their immediate families during their time of study at DIU and must provide proof of coverage before arriving in the United States.
J-1 visa professors/researchers/students are required to have health insurance meeting minimum standards as listed in the table below.
To explore health insurance options, consider the following:
- Search online for “International Student Insurance in U.S.” or “Student Health Insurance in U.S.”
- International Student Insurance
- ISOA (1-800-224-1180)
- Edusure (1-800-338-3924)
NOTE: For U.S.-based insurance organizations, international students should identify themselves as “international” to view appropriate health coverage.
Minimum Standards for Insurance Coverage
| Major Medical Coverage | $100,000 |
| Medical Evacuation | $50,000 |
| Repatriation of Remains | $25,000 |
| Deductible per Accident/Illness | $500 |
Minimum Policy Rating
(must comply with one)
A.M. Best, rating of “A-” or above
Insurance Solvency International, Ltd., rating of “A-” or above
Standard and Poor’s, rating of “A-” or above
Weiss Research, Inc., rating of “B+” or above
Questions?
Please contact our International Student Office at +1-972-708-7443 extension 2478 or isc@diu.edu.