Sunday, September 20, 2009
Aetna articulated its support and concern for the welfare of college students in terms of health care. Head of Aetna Student Health Kate Begley said, At Aetna, we work closely with campus health and counseling centers, as well as community and travel service providers, to offer students access to convenient care at an affordable price, no matter where they are located.Most parents find summer the ideal time to ensure the scholastic and financial preparedness of college students for life on campus. This is also the time when vital decisions are made. What is often overlooked, however, is student health insurance. Aetna encourages parents to view a students health insurance options as one of the important considerations when they prepare their children for college education.
Kate Begley said further that they support the efforts of colleges and universities to ensure students have access to affordable, quality health care. Aetna also gave tips to parents who are in the process of selecting a student health insurance plan. These tips include weighing the option of carrying a dependent on ones plan against the benefits of a school plan; identifying a health-care contact on campus by reviewing the schools website and visiting the campus health center; and understanding the health insurance requirements of the school.
Choosing a student health insurance plan that is right for your child is a personal decision and one that should be examined carefully, particularly in today's uncertain economy, added Begley. Evaluating the true cost, meaning the premium plus out-of-pocket expenses, of a family plan versus a student health plan is critical to understanding which plan is most cost-effective and will best serve the needs of your college student.
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