An international sickness and accident insurance plan is available for purchase. A copy of each applicant's valid immigration documentation is required to process insurance documentation.
This insurance option is offered to insure the availability of quality medical care to all of our visiting researchers/students/postdocs and their dependents while at Jefferson Lab.
Sickness and accident plans include prescription cards to all enrollees. This card will offer a Medex discount unique to each prescription plus a 20% co-pay.
*Visitor Sickness and Accident Insurance Plans also include a 24-hour access for International Travel Assistance Services.
Medco Prescription Drug Benefit Handbook
Medco Pharmacy™ Mail-Order Form
MEDCO Prescription Reimbursement Form
The medical insurance monthly premium rates effective October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021 are as follows:
If you are a Researcher, the monthly rates are:
| Participant | Spouse | Child(ren) | |
| Age 40 or less | $289.00 | $553.00 | $337, birth to age 19 (Inclusive of all children in family) |
| Age 41-50 | $345.00 | $654.00 | |
| Age 51-60 | $434.00 | $773.00 | |
| Age 61-64 | $500.00 | $914.00 | |
| Age 65+ | $566.00 | $1082.00 |
If you are a Student or a Postdoc, the monthly rates are:
| Participant: | $255.00 |
| Spouse: | $510.96 |
| Children: | $358.53 (Inclusive of all children in family) |
NOTE: ALL STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN DOMESTIC INSTITUTIONS WITH APPROVED FUNDING FROM JLAB FOR VISITOR MEDICAL INSURANCE ARE REQUIRED TO PAY 50% OF THE MONTHLY PREMIUMS.
Description of Researcher Coverage
Description of Student/Postdoc Coverage
Claim Instructions
Claim Form
Researcher Enrollment Form
Student/Postdoc Enrollment Form
HIPPA Form
Visitor Insurance Responsibilities
Visitor Medical Insurance Overview
Please address all insurance information and inquiries to Sue Ewing at (757) 269-7687 - ewing@jlab.org
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