H1B visa insurance

[Bhushan G]

Do I need to have medical insurance if I travel on h1b-visa?
If yes, what kind of insurance it should be? Is there a guideline on that?

[raghvi]

Do I need to have medical insurance if I travel on h1b-visa?
If yes, what kind of insurance it should be? Is there a guideline on that?

You certainly do. Cost of medicare in US is extremely high and if you dont have an insurance a medical emergency can be really costly. Do not step into US without it. Typically your employer would be providing the same from day one. If not take a private one . Check out www.insubuy.com.

This is my opinion not legal advice.