1. (a) Each organization shall ensure that every student participating in the exchange program has health and accident insurance from the time of departure from home to the time the student returns to their home country. Minimum acceptable insurance is:

   1. (1) Medical and accident coverage of fifty thousand dollars per illness or accident;

   2. (2) Preparation and transportation of remains to the student's home country (minimum of five thousand dollars) in the event of death. Coverage may be provided in one of the following ways:

      1. (A) By the student;
      2. (B) By the organization.
2. (b) The organization is responsible for providing each student, each student's immediate family and the host family detailed printed information regarding the terms and limits of insurance coverage and procedures for filing a claim (including forms wherever possible).
3. (c) The organization shall maintain in its files proof of health and accident insurance.

Note: Authority cited: Section 12627, Government Code. Reference: Section 12627, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-11-96; operative 1-11-96 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 96, No. 2).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 12-6-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 50).