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H-1B status is an employment-based immigration status for individuals who will work in a specialty occupation. 

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Medical care in the United States is expensive. Even healthy people can get sick or injured while in the US. Students, scholars, and their dependents might need to see a specialist, take prescription medication, or go to the hospital. Medical bills can quickly add up to tens of thousands of dollars.

Students

All Emory students are required to carry health insurance. Students have 2 choices:

*The Emory plan exceeds the federal requirements for J-1 students.

Scholars
  • Emory encourages all international scholars and visitors to obtain comprehensive health insurance due to the high cost of health care in the United States. For Emory employees, the university offers insurance plans through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente. Learn more about medical benefits.
     
  • J-1 exchange visitors and their J-2 dependents are required to maintain valid health insurance that meets the US Department of State's minimum requirements. J-1 scholars eligible for Emory employee insurance may select the Emory Aetna POS plan or the Kaiser Permanente plan to meet the Department of State requirements. All J-1 scholars are required to report their health insurance coverage to ISSS.

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  • First- and second-year undergraduate students are required to live on campus in residence halls. All other undergraduates can choose to live either on-campus or off-campus.
  • Starting in fall 2024, Emory will offer limited housing for graduate students.
  • Emory does not provide housing for international scholars, but they have several options off campus. 

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