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• International Faculty & Visiting Scholars
• Optional Practical Training Participants (OPT)
• Links and Downloads

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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 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

• Plan deductible: $200 in-network and $400 out of network
• Coinsurance: 80% in-network and 60% out of network
• Prescription copay: $30/$60/25% in-network
• Physician Office Visits: $25 copay ($50 out of network)
• Laboratory Services: $50 copay
• Specialist Office Visits: $25 copay ($50 out of network)

View Coverage Highlights

	Annual 2022-2023 8/15/2022 - 8/14/2023	Fall 2022 8/15/2022 - 1/14/2023	Spring 2023 1/15/2023 - 6/14/2023	Spring/Summer 2023 1/15/2023 - 8/14/2023	Summer 2023 5/15/2023 - 8/14/2023
Student	$3,275.28	$1,372.92	$1,354.98	$1,902.36	$825.55
Spouse/Domestic Partner	$3,027	$1,268.85	$1,252.27	$1,758.15	$762.97
One Dependent	$3,027	$1,268.85	$1,252.27	$1,758.15	$762.97
Two or More Dependents	$6,054	$2,537.70	$2,504.54	$3,516.30	$1,525.94
Spouse/Partner and Two or More Dependents	$9,081	$3,806.55	$3,756.81	$5,274.45	$2,288.91

Additional Payment Options*:

• Monthly: $272.94
• 16 Day Rate: $143.57
• Daily: $8.97

*Options cannot be combined.

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  (Full Semester)
• Enroll a Dependent (Partial Semester - link coming soon)

MedEx Coverage:

• Global Emergency Services (MedEx) - General Information
• Dependent MedEx Evacuation (Full Semester - link coming soon)
• Dependent MedEx Evacuation (Partial Semester - link coming soon)

United Healthcare Policy Information

To check claims status, ask benefit questions, locater 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 click here: UHC Options

To create or login to your UHC student account, please visit myaccount.uhcsr.com 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

• What are my requirements as a J-1 scholar?
  • 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.

• What if I have other insurance?

  You may have an insurance plan through your home country or another source, however, the University health insurance plan is mandatory for you.

• Does the plan include Dental and Vision benefits?

  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

• What if I go home for a brief period?

  If you leave the U.S. briefly you will remain on our health insurance plan if your visa is active.

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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

• What is the deadline to enroll?
  You have 30 days from when your student coverage ends to enroll in OPT coverage.
• How do I pay for coverage?
  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.
• Can I automatically be billed in Solar?
  No, it will be your responsibility to contact us when you want to extend your coverage dates.
• How long does the enrollment process take?
  Once you have paid, the enrollment process usually takes about a week.
• How do I get my insurance card?
  Your insurance card will be emailed to the email address you provide, and will come from Notifications@UHCSR.com (United Healthcare Student Resources).
• Am I only covered in NY State?
  No, the international student insurance coverage is worldwide.
• Does the coverage include dental and vision?
  Our student health insurance does not include dental or vision.
• Can I cancel the coverage early?
  No. our policy does not allow for early termination.

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Links and Downloads

United Healthcare OPT Scholars Highlight Sheet

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