OPT Medical Insurance for Recent Foreign Graduates

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OPT Insurance for Recent Foreign Graduates

OPT insurance is a short term health insurance for recent foreign graduates until they can enroll into their employer sponsored health insurance or in other PPACA compliant health insurance. In any case, it is not a substitute for domestic major medical insurance.

Purchase OPT medical insurance in the U.S. until you qualify for PPACA-compliant permanent major medical insurance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About OPT Health Insurance

  • What is OPT health insurance for F1 students?

    OPT health insurance is medical insurance specifically for international students taking part in Optional Practical Training, or OPT, a program that allows international graduates to remain in the US for up to 36 months in order to gain relevant work experience in their field of study. If you want to know how to apply for OPT, contact your Designated School Official (DSO).

  • What are the key benefits of OPT insurance?

    The key benefits of OPT insurance are its medical coverage. Insurance for OPT students can typically cover new medical conditions that occur after the effective date of the policy. Due to the high price of healthcare in the USA, the best health insurance for OPT students is critically important to have.

  • Is health insurance mandatory for OPT?

    Health insurance for OPT participants is not mandatory. However, it may be the only health insurance OPT students qualify for. Once you graduate, you can no longer be covered by F1 international student insurance, so you will need OPT insurance until you either leave the US or get an H1B visa job with employer-sponsored health benefits.

  • Can F1 students get Obamacare?

    F1 students are not able to purchase PPACA (Obamacare) health insurance. They have the option to either purchase their own international student health insurance, or they may be required to purchase insurance through their school.

  • How much does an OPT health insurance policy cost?

    The cost of OPT health insurance will depend on the specific plan you purchase, the length of coverage, and your personal details. Enter your information in the quote form above to view and compare multiple plans that may meet your needs.

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