Additional Important Information for J-1 Students

• Two Year Home Residency Requirement ->
• Mandatory Insurance Requirements
  • Important Note: Stanford's student health plan (Cardinal Care) does not provide insurance coverage for dependents. We strongly recommend that accompanying J-2 dependents be prepared to either purchase their own private health insurance in the U.S. (which can be very costly) or carry their own health insurance from their home country.
  • If You Bring Your Family: Couples with or without children should consider carefully the different plans for medical insurance. Each insurance plan must be reviewed with particular attention to the specific medical needs of your family members.

    Be certain that your insurance policy provides enough coverage for you and your family, and that coverage includes, if appropriate, maternity benefits to cover the costs of pregnancy and childbirth.

• Dependents of J-1 Students (J-2) ->