A company should always consider the health of their workers as a top priority, and part of protecting their health is knowing what kind of insurance they are able to obtain. For an international candidate it may seem more difficult, but the process is very similar when it comes to your J1 participant receiving medical attention.
The J1 Exchange Visitor Program is administered by the US State Department and has guidelines set out in regards to the J1 participant’s health insurance. Under 22 CFR § 62.14, exchange visitors with J-1 visas now must typically prove that they have medical insurance with the following minimum coverage amounts: