Active Users:1170 Time:22/11/2024 11:39:26 PM
one question Aisha Send a noteboard - 08/06/2010 04:06:42 AM
why is employer insurance even an option?since when can a person have a job and go to medical school?

I have a question that some of you may know the answer for.

I will be attending medical school this fall. I am excited about everything except for the student health insurance policies. Our school is requiring mandatory health insurance. That is normal, but our school is charging $300 a month for health insurance and we can only buy it from the school policy. There are no waivers unless you have military insurance, employer insurance, or age 26 and under and qualify under a parent's insurance plan.

I am over 26 and don't qualify for anything. My current health insurance is only $60 a month with a high deductible. I do not want to switch to their outrageous program. Is it legal to for a school to force students to only purchase their health insurance?
Something just doesn't sound right about this situation.

I know the medical school has a big clinic and they make a lot of money from the students having good health insurance and then going to the school clinic.

Myself, I don't want to take out another $4000 a year in loans when I am already overburdened with tuition and living expenses. What are my options? This is just a feeler post, and I might try to get an actual legal opinion soon as well.
Aisha - formerly known as randschicka
Reply to message
A legal question about health insurance and schools for anyone inclined to answer - 07/06/2010 11:33:29 PM 741 Views
I would guess they can - 08/06/2010 12:12:33 AM 515 Views
one question - 08/06/2010 04:06:42 AM 564 Views
Yeaaahhh. . . . - 08/06/2010 05:22:10 AM 544 Views

Reply to Message