More great news for college graduates on the health insurance front…
As you probably already know, Obama’s health care plan includes an extension of coverage for young adults still on their parents’ plans until the age of 26. However, many parents and recent grads were frustrated because the “official” date that this new law would take affect isn’t until September. So graduates were forced to find health insurance plans that would cover them for the “gap” — the few months between graduation and September.
But this past week, some of the biggest health insurance companies have offered gap coverage to let these students maintain their coverage until the law officially begins this fall. This isn’t all of the insurance plans… so make sure you check with your individual provider to see if you area still covered through September. The last thing any recent college graduate needs is the looming thought that “I better not get sick until September!”
If it turns out your insurance company isn’t offering gap coverage, speak up! No American college graduate should get dropped this summer, and the companies need to hear from us. You can make your voice heard by visiting the Young Invincibles website.
Good luck, and here’s to a healthy summer!
