| Many students don't realize how important health | | | | While you're shopping around for student health |
| insurance is. And, considering they're young and | | | | insurance, here are a few questions you need to ask |
| probably in perfect health, it's somewhat | | | | yourself:o What is the maximum amount of insurance |
| understandable that they don't think all that much about | | | | a certain company will cover you for?o What is the |
| health and medical insurance. Some students are lucky | | | | cost, and how does it change with various |
| and have their parents pay for their insurance | | | | deductibles?o What will a particular plan NOT cover |
| coverage, however, most aren't so fortunate. Sure, | | | | you for?o Are there are restrictions on the type of |
| there are clinics on most campuses, but unfortunately | | | | hospitals you can go to?o Are there any restrictions |
| many of them don't provide a whole lot of coverage. | | | | on the physicians you can visit?o Will a particular plan |
| Student health insurance rates vary across the | | | | cover only undergrads or graduate students? |
| country. If you're a student and don't have much | | | | There are student health insurance plans and |
| money, but still understand the importance of having a | | | | programs all over the country. No matter what state |
| healthcare plan, then you need to do a comparison | | | | you're living in, you can use the internet to shop around |
| shop. Just like anything else, you shouldn't just pick the | | | | for different quotes. You will more than likely find a |
| first cheap plan you come across. You need to take | | | | great plan at a price you can afford; all it takes is a bit |
| some time to look around. | | | | of research and comparison. |