A good article this week comes courtesy of the Gainesville Times (www.gainesvilletimes.com).  It deals with individuals without health insurance, starting with late teens who don't go straight to college and continues all the way to individuals in their early thirties. (These individuals are often referred to as young invincibles, stemming from the belief that young people feel invincible and,on this feeling, they convince themselves they don't need insurance).  Some individuals choose to for...
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Hi all.  Another day covering known territory. 

First, we have an AP article on the difficulty of getting jobs with benefits or jobs period in this economy.  As one recent graduate wonders what will happen if something terrible should befall her during this time. "'Would I have to declare bankruptcy at age 23 or would my parents have to bail me out?' asked Weinstein, of Portland, Ore. 'What would I do?'"  It's a tough question that is facing many recent graduates. Of course, Oregon is one of...
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Hey Grads!

Looking to get insured?  Got a new job, but it doesn't come with benefits?  Looking for coverage while job seeking?  Going to travel for a year?

Like I promised yesterday, here are four great articles on getting insured, with a special focus on recent graduates...


1) L.A. Times--Recent Graduates: In the Market for Health Insurance?  
Key points: A) learn as much as you can about your coverage and the real costs of your plan (deductibles, copay, maximum lifetime benefits, etc.),
B) con...
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Public News Service has decided to add to the increasing documentation of recent graduates having difficulty securing jobs in this economy.  This article, Bay State Grads Hard Pressed to Find Jobs and Benefits, came out on Monday.

Though the article focuses heavily on Massachusetts, it does contain this gem: "A recent survey of students published by The National Association of Colleges and Employers found that fewer than 20 percent of 2009 graduates who applied for a job actually have one."

Tha...
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Figuring out what to do insurance-wise after graduating can be difficult, especially for those of us with less-than-perfect health.  A weakened economy can exacerbate this issue, as regions of the country may only offer jobs with limited benefits of lack jobs to offer recent grads altogether.

The Sacremento Bee has an article today called "Grads grapple with health insurance."  It's definitely worth a read.

For some options for health insurance after graduation, look at our insurance after grad...
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