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Just dont do what I did.. and go without!
I ended up with 3 ER visits due to severe respiratory infections, numerous doctor visits (depressed immune system due to nursing school related stress anyone??) and a broken ankle. Im now about 15 grand in debt from medical bills! Ahhh!
And I thought "No big deal, I can live without it." After medical bills and student loans, maybe I'll be able to enjoy a paycheck or two before I retire!
That is pretty cheap. But the coverage probably sucks. My GF had our school insurance and they didn't pay for anything she needed while she was "covered".
So if you really need coverage for medical problems I would look elsewhere. But if you just need something to say you have insurance to get through school than that is probably your cheapest and best option.
I went to eHealthInsurance and signed up with BCBS. I only pay $94 a month. Here is the link http://www.ehealthinsurance.com/
Try looking at American College Student Association. You have to become a member and then you can purchase insurance through them. It is through United Health Care Insurance and for me being over 30 It is roughly $1300 per year and the coverage is pretty good! pays up to 90% on most things!
puravidaLV
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I think I have almost everything down that I need for the fall except for medical insurance.
I could get the schools medical insurance, but its like $800/semester through financial aid. This option seems a bit steep and the company is not one of those A++ rated companies. So since mom and dad are not an option anymore I was wondering if anyone found some good alternatives for this?
Thanks