Is health insurance included?

Yes, BMI fellows are eligible for health coverage (learn more about UNLV’s plan options and premium rates here). Health coverage begins on the first day of the month concurrent with, or following, the commencement of the fellowship and ends the last day of the month during which the fellowship ends (To illustrate: If a fellow elected to receive health coverage during their BMI fellowship and, if their residency ran from 8/25/25 – 05/16/26, they would receive health coverage from 9/1/25 – 05/31/26). In addition, the UNLV health center has a drop-in clinic and pharmacy on campus, where fellows—regardless of their insurance status—can see a nurse practitioner or a physician.

In addition to enrolling in a UNLV PEBP health plan (PPO or HMO), international writers in the US on a J-1 are required to purchase additional coverage to meet Medical Evacuation and Repatriation requirements of their visas (these additional plans are affordable and available through ISO or Seven Corners).