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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

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:

MedEx Coverage:

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


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