Students without health insurance can often look to their employers for coverage. One in 10 students with health coverage got their insurance through their employer, according to the survey. But even more students may be qualified for employer-sponsored health insurance. The IIAA and the CPA advise college students and parents to visit their insurance agent to discuss health coverage. The following list will help students and parents determine whether they need to think about purchasing health insurance.
Student attends college part-time.
Student is planning to travel or study in a foreign country. Student is planning to or is currently taking time off from school. Student is not employed. Student is 23 years old or older. Student is married or has children.