All visiting J-1 scholars who are not employed by Tulane University must purchase and be enrolled in a university-sponsored health insurance plan for the dates of their J-1 program. Please see the process for choosing a plan and review the two options below. Special group F-1 and J-1 students (students whose program does not include a regular fall or spring semester) should consult their program about their insurance requirements.
J-1 Scholar Process
- Make your choice when OISS asks as part of the immigration documentation creation process.
- You will be enrolled in insurance coverage by Tulane staff within 6 weeks of the start date of your J-1 program.
- You will receive instructions for the steps you need to take to complete enrollment and pay for the coverage.
Tulane University Student Health Insurance Plan (T-SHIP)
GeoBlue® Health Insurance Plan (GeoBlue)
GeoBlue® is the trade name of Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC (Worldwide Services Insurance Agency, LLC in California and New York), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. GeoBlue is the administrator of coverage provided under insurance policies issued in the District of Columbia by 4 Ever Life International Limited, Bermuda, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
