Wow... I now have *NO* health insurance!
Wow... I now have *NO* health insurance!
#0Wow... I now have *NO* health insurance!
Posted: 6/30/05 at 8:38pm
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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#1re: Wow... I now have *NO* health insurance!
Posted: 6/30/05 at 8:43pmWear a surgical mask and bubble wrap at all times, and you should be fine.
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#2re: Wow... I now have *NO* health insurance!
Posted: 6/30/05 at 8:44pmYou send the bubble wrap, I'll send you photos.
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#3re: Wow... I now have *NO* health insurance!
Posted: 6/30/05 at 8:45pmSee if your university offers a student health program. They often offer highly discounted insureance plans.
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stonewall2
Broadway Star Joined: 9/12/04
#4re: Wow... I now have *NO* health insurance!
Posted: 6/30/05 at 9:26pm
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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The Cheshire Cat
Millie42
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/19/04
#5re: Wow... I now have *NO* health insurance!
Posted: 6/30/05 at 10:35pm
Yea, I have had times in the past where with my father's unemployment robbed me of my insurance. I second the idea of checking out your school's plan.
I am not covered by my work at the moment since I am a temporary employee and we found out that my father's new insurance "doesn't cover office visits."
So, in other words, I am golden if I lose a limb or get hit by a bus...but not much else.
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grizzabella
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/05
#6re: Wow... I now have *NO* health insurance!
Posted: 7/1/05 at 4:16pmYou'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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WindyCityActor
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/13/03
#7re: Wow... I now have *NO* health insurance!
Posted: 7/2/05 at 8:12am
Oh, hon....you've got to find something...it's to much of a gamble. I did a play with a guy...and he got sick...had to be hospitalized....no insurance....he went into debt to the tune of over $10,000.
And now those lovely bankruptcy laws....
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