Health Insurance After Graduation
It's a happy time of year as many students prepare for graduation. At The Insurance HQ, we want to make sure grads have the information they need about their health insurance status.
If you're a soon-to-graduate student, there are a few things you'll want to consider about health care. The most important thing to keep in mind is how important health insurance really is.
Many young adults don't worry about things like medical coverage because of the "young invincible" attitude. But everyone should have a health plan, and it can end up saving you money in the long run, not to mention the fact that you'll be more likely to see a doctor if you're covered.
If you're the parent of a soon-to-be graduate, check your family health insurance policy to find out how long your child will receive benefits under your plan. Many health plans don't cover students after graduation.
According to The Auburn Pub, in upstate New York, 44% of unemployed young adults ages 18-24 don't have health insurance. And 36% of employed young adults also aren't covered.
On a national level, 14-19 million 19- to 29-year-olds don't have medical coverage, that's twice the rate of uninsured 30- to 64-year-olds.
Of course we hope all grads find their dream jobs with great company health plans. If you're not offered coverage through a job, remember that there are affordable health plans available, so make sure you get an individual plan that will give you the protection you need.
If you're a soon-to-graduate student, there are a few things you'll want to consider about health care. The most important thing to keep in mind is how important health insurance really is.
Many young adults don't worry about things like medical coverage because of the "young invincible" attitude. But everyone should have a health plan, and it can end up saving you money in the long run, not to mention the fact that you'll be more likely to see a doctor if you're covered.
If you're the parent of a soon-to-be graduate, check your family health insurance policy to find out how long your child will receive benefits under your plan. Many health plans don't cover students after graduation.
According to The Auburn Pub, in upstate New York, 44% of unemployed young adults ages 18-24 don't have health insurance. And 36% of employed young adults also aren't covered.
On a national level, 14-19 million 19- to 29-year-olds don't have medical coverage, that's twice the rate of uninsured 30- to 64-year-olds.
Of course we hope all grads find their dream jobs with great company health plans. If you're not offered coverage through a job, remember that there are affordable health plans available, so make sure you get an individual plan that will give you the protection you need.
