Wow... I now have *NO* health insurance!

Okay, two weeks ago, I joined the ranks of a growing group of Americans - the uninsured. Because my father got a new job, and his company only offers insurance to over-18 children if they are full-time students, I (a part-time student) have no health insurance.

I don't have the finances to become a full-time student unless I were to switch schools, which I am not willing to do. I've looked into obtaining private insurance but it's extremely expensive. I work 40 hours per week at my job but since it's a job through the university, they don't offer me an insurance package because to them, I'm a student. Obtaining another full time job with the same pay scale would require me to get a car - something I can't afford. (Scream!) I feel sort of screwed. Has anyone been in this situation? (PMs are welcome if you don't want to post your financial situation for the world to see...) I am desperately in need of advice.

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You send the bubble wrap, I'll send you photos.

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Just an ideas that might be of some help-
Do you have a local "Chamber of Commerce"? They quite often have health insurance plans that you can buy into at lower "group rates".

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You've hit on one of the crimes of our time, that health care in this country is a privilege, not a right. Anyway, I don't know how close you are to graduation, but check with an independent insurance agent. Sometimes there are "temporary" coverage packages at discount rates that usually run 6 months, but which can be renewed two or three times. It might tide you over. Best of luck.

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