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- International Faculty & Visiting Scholars
- Optional Practical Training Participants (OPT)
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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)
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 |
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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
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
Links and Downloads
United Healthcare OPT Scholars Highlight Sheet
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