MEDICAL EVACUATION AND REPATRIATION INSURANCE FOR THE POSTDOCTORAL TRAINEES HOLDING J-1 VISA STATUS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS WITH J-2 VISA STATUS

All Northwestern Postdoctoral Trainees and their dependents are automatically covered for medical evacuation and repatriation benefits necessary to satisfy the J Visa Program.

It is not necessary to purchase supplemental insurance to satisfy the J-1 and J-2 Visa requirements regarding Medical Evacuation or Repatriation. The Standard Insurance Company offers both J1 and J2 visa holders the required insurance coverage as shown below:

U.S. Department of State Requirement	$ amount (USD)
Medical Evacuation	$50,000
Repatriation of Remains	$25,000