Health care reform affects student coverage, provides options
Erica Terrini and Jillian Quattlebaum - News Editor and Contributing Writer
Issue date: 11/19/09 Section: News
"Obviously (if) you're a full-time student it may not affect you," Herrick said, "But it might make it harder to get that part-time job if an employer sees the chance that they might have to pay thousands of dollars more in health coverage or a fine for someone working part-time."
According to Herrick, the amount of the United States economy spent on heath care has tripled during the past 50 years. Most health economists look at the health care proposals and do not see any cost containment, which suggests the portion of the nation's economy dedicated to health care likely will continue to rise.
"We know the demand for health care workers is growing and will grow within the plight," Herrick said.
Herrick said many students entering the work force will receive employee-sponsored coverage. The reform would affect employers in different ways. Employers of high-income workers would not be affected the same way as employers of low-income workers or employers of both low and high-income workers.
If the bill becomes law, Czarnecki said she encourages students to look at their parents' plans before deciding. She also said to research into whether plans can go out of state, and if the plan covers pre-existing conditions or other special needs.
"(Right now) the majority of students enrolled in a school-sponsored plan find it's a better deal than their parent's plans," Czarnecki said.
According to Herrick, the amount of the United States economy spent on heath care has tripled during the past 50 years. Most health economists look at the health care proposals and do not see any cost containment, which suggests the portion of the nation's economy dedicated to health care likely will continue to rise.
"We know the demand for health care workers is growing and will grow within the plight," Herrick said.
Herrick said many students entering the work force will receive employee-sponsored coverage. The reform would affect employers in different ways. Employers of high-income workers would not be affected the same way as employers of low-income workers or employers of both low and high-income workers.
If the bill becomes law, Czarnecki said she encourages students to look at their parents' plans before deciding. She also said to research into whether plans can go out of state, and if the plan covers pre-existing conditions or other special needs.
"(Right now) the majority of students enrolled in a school-sponsored plan find it's a better deal than their parent's plans," Czarnecki said.
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