Dependent Health Insurance
Medical services in the United States are expensive and a trip to the emergency room or hospitalization can result in large bills for those without adequate health insurance coverage. As a reminder, all J-2 dependents must maintain adequate health insurance coverage while in the United States as defined by the regulations governing the J Exchange Visitor Program. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts also requires all individuals residing in Massachusetts to obtain adequate health insurance. If your dependent family members do not have sufficient medical insurance coverage from their home country that extends to the United States, they will need to purchase appropriate insurance to cover them while they are residing in Massachusetts. Short-term insurance plans can be purchased in a variety of plan lengths specifically for visiting the United States. The ISSO has additional information and resources regarding health insurance for dependents. Please contact our office if you have additional questions.