International Faculty & Visiting Scholars
Requirements
You MUST have the SUNY International Health Insurance coverage while researching, studying, or teaching at Stony Brook University.
United States Federal Law requires you to have adequate insurance coverage while in the United States in J-1 or J-2 status. If you become a regular paid employee of the University, you can enroll in the coverage offered through the Human Resources office located in Suite 390, Administration. Please note: J-1 scholars must continue to purchase MedEx insurance for the entire period of stay in J-1 status.
Rates and Coverage
2025 - 2026 Health Insurance Rates
| Annual 8/15/2025 - 8/14/2026 |
Fall 8/15/2025 - 1/14/2026 |
Spring 1/15/2026 - 6/14/2026 |
Spring/Summer 1/15/2026 - 8/14/2026 |
Summer 5/15/2026 - 8/14/2026 |
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| Student | $2,164.37 | $906.45 | $896.35 | $1,257.92 | $544.88 |
| Spouse/Domestic Partner | $1,590.00 | $666.50 | $657.78 | $923.50 | $400.77 |
| One Dependent | $1,590.00 | $666.50 | $657.78 | $923.50 | $400.77 |
| Two or More Dependents | $3,180.00 | $1,333.00 | $1,315.56 | $1,847.00 | $801.54 |
| Spouse/Partner and Two or More Dependents | $4,770.00 | $1,999.50 | $1,973.54 | $2,770.50 | $1,202.31 |
Additional Payment Options*:
- Monthly: $180.36
- 16 Day Rate: $95.07
- Daily: $5.94
*Options cannot be combined.
Dental Plan
Administered by Reliance Standard
The Reliance dental plan is optional for dependents. Enrollees should review the UHC pediatric dental benefits for minor dependents age 18 and under.
| 2025 - 2026 | Annual | Fall | Spring | Spring/Summer | Summer 2026 |
| Student | included with medical enrollment | ||||
| Spouse/Domestic Partner | $357.60 | $141.55 | $141.55 | $198.17 | $98.13 |
| One Dependent | $413.16 | $163.55 | $163.55 | $228.97 | $98.13 |
| Two or More Dependents | $413.16 | $163.55 | $163.55 | $228.97 | $98.13 |
| Spouse and Two or More Children | $769.20 | $304.50 | $304.50 | $426.30 | $182.70 |
Stand-Alone Evacuation Program Rates:
- 12 Months (8/15/25-8/14/26): $90
- 6 Months (8/15/25-2/15/26 or 2/15/26-8/14/26): $45
- Monthly: $7.50
How to Enroll
When you arrive, you will automatically be billed in SOLAR for the appropriate insurance. Payment can be made online in SOLAR under "What do I owe?"
Once you are enrolled in the health insurance plan, you will receive information directly from United Healthcare and instructions on how to print your insurance card.
Enroll a Dependent
Full Coverage: Enroll a Dependent
MedEx Coverage: Global Emergency Services (MedEx) - General Information
UnitedHealthcare Policy Information
To check claims status, ask benefit questions, locate a provider inside the USA, obtain a Visa letter, or to inquire about specific drug coverage under this policy: 888-714-6544 or customerservice@uhcsr.com
For medical providers inside the USA, please view UHC Options.
To create or log in to your UHC student account, please visit the UnitedHealthcare website or download their mobile app from your smartphone (UHCSR Mobile App) available on the App Store or Google Play.
To locate a Provider/Pharmacy outside the USA and for emergencies abroad: 844-249-0748 (24/7)
Frequently Asked Questions
- J-1 scholars who fail to maintain required medical insurance and MedEx insurance for themselves and their J-2 dependents will be terminated in SEVIS and be required to leave the United States.
- It is the responsibility of the J-1 scholar to maintain insurance coverage throughout their stay in the United States.
- Program sponsors are required to terminate SEVIS records for any J-1 scholar and their J-2 family members if the required insurance is not maintained.
MedEx Insurance Coverage
- Medical Evacuation
- Medically Necessary Repatriation
- Repatriation of remains
- Bedside Benefits
- Family Airfare expense
Note: Medical Evacuation and repatriation insurance coverage is required by J- Exchange Visitor Regulations. It is mandatory for J-1 scholars and their dependents in J-2 status.
No. The mandatory plan does NOT pay for dental procedures like X-rays, fillings, extractions, etc.
It also does NOT pay for vision (eye) exams, eyeglasses, or contact lenses
Optional Practical Training Participants (OPT)
Once you graduate from Stony Brook and obtain OPT status, you may continue your international student health insurance plan. You cannot have any lapse of insurance coverage between the mandatory insurance and this extension plan. Email studenthealthinsurance@stonybrook.edu to enroll.
As an OPT participant, you will have a $50 deductible for every NEW medical problem for which you need medical services. This deductible cannot be waived. In addition, you can no longer use Student Health Services once you begin the OPT insurance coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
When an enrollment period has been determined, we will post a charge to your Solar account. Once you have paid, we will then send your enrollment to be processed.