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SECTION 305: HEALTH INSURANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS

SOURCE: NDSU President

1. NDSU invites international exchange scholars for the purposes of research and lecture engagements. Scholars who are issued a J-1 (Exchange visitor) visa are given a specified time frame as indicated on the State Department IAP-66 Form.

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   Exchange scholars who are paid by NDSU and whose exchange period is for five months or more should receive fringe benefits. Sponsoring NDSU departments are responsible to assure that funding for these exchange scholars includes the amount for fringe benefits.

2. Federal regulations of the United States Information Agency (USIA) require exchange scholars on a J-1 visa to have health insurance for themselves and accompanying dependents in order to insure their welfare while in the United States. The institution admitting the exchange scholar is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate coverage is provided as specified by those regulations.

3. The NDSU department representative who has invited an exchange scholar, with the assistance of the International Faculty Advisor, is responsible for ascertaining the following: that prospective exchange scholars understand the health insurance requirement of the USIA; that adequate funds are provided for the insurance coverage of the exchange scholar and his/her dependents; and that the appropriate coverage is obtained after arrival at NDSU.

4. Funding for the health insurance may be provided by one of three sources: the inviting department, sponsoring agency, or the scholar. Agreement must be made in writing to indicate that the exchange scholar is responsible for utilizing his/her funds for the purchase of health insurance for him/herself and dependents upon arrival.

5. The International Faculty Advisor (Office of International Programs) and/or the Benefits Coordinator (Office of Human Resources/Payroll) will assist faculty members, departments, and exchange scholars by; providing information regarding the plans available at NDSU; explaining the USIA requirements; and, providing appropriate application forms as necessary.

6. The information intake forms completed by the department representative for the Office of International Programs must include the selected health insurance plan and the funding source. The IAP-66 will be issued only after this information is provided.

7. Non-compliance with the USIA federal regulations could lead to sanctions or termination of NDSU's Exchange Visitor Program.

HISTORY: January 1995; August 1996, October 2007