A message from Kathy, the MedPro Rx “Education is Power” scholarship coordinator…
Affordable health insurance can be a very difficult thing to find for some people, especially people with chronic illnesses. I would like to extend my expertise to try and help you with what can be a difficult task.
It is unfortunate that when you have a job, often times this does not guarantee health insurance coverage. There are many issues facing people with chronic conditions such as:
- Getting insurance
- Maintaining insurance
- Understanding COBRA
- Information on high risk pools in your state, if any
- Available resources
Talk to me about options that might be available to you. I can be reached through our toll free number, 1-866-528-4963, or via email at educationispower@medprorx.com
Below are many useful articles regarding current insurance issues concerning today's college students.December 7, 2009—Governor Edward G. Rendell announced a new law expanding health insurance to cover adult children on a family policy takes effect today. Click here to read the full article.
A report by the Commonwealth Fund last year showed that 34 percent of college graduates will spend some time uninsured in the year after graduation. The report also found that two-thirds of young adults ages 19 to 29 who spent time without insurance coverage in the past year had gone without needed medical care because it cost too much. Click here to read the full article.
Michelle's Law was passed on October 9, 2008, which now requires health insurance companies to cover students while on a medical leave of absence. Click here to read the full article.