All visiting non-degree J-1 students and 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. Non-degree J-1 students have the option of choosing one of two plans. Please see the process for choosing a plan and review the two options below. Special group students (students whose program does not include a regular fall or spring semester should consult their program about their insurance requirements.
Non-Degree Student Process for Summer/ Fall 2023
- Make your choice when your department asks as part of the immigration documentation creation process.
- You will be enrolled in insurance coverage by Tulane staff. Do not try to set up an account and pay by credit card online.
- Fees will go on your fee bill.You will pay for the coverage in Gibson Online. (The deadline is usually the month that your classes start.)
- Your coverage dates will be around your start date until December 31 or May 31, depending on your end date.
J-1 Student in Post Completion Academic Training Process for 2022-2023
- You will be enrolled in insurance coverage by Tulane staff when you request Academic Training. Do not try to set up an account and pay by credit card online.
- You must show a receipt of payment in order for your International Student Advisor to process your extension and Academic Training.
- Your coverage dates will be the dates of your extension.
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.
