HOW YOUR STUDENTS CAN BENEFIT FROM A RX DISCOUNT CARD
With nearly five billion scripts filled by the end of 2019, there is an incredibly high demand for ways to save on prescription medications. One of the ways students can save on their prescriptions is by using a prescription drug card.
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When it comes to student health insurance, some universities and colleges have specific, school-sponsored plan eligibility requirements, not just for students, but for dependents as well. Let’s dive into dependent eligibility audits. Contingent upon the plan, schools may or may not be able to cover dependents.
A dependent is a person(s) relying on the policyholder (the student) for support. Dependents could fall into various categories; this person could be a spouse, parent, child (under the age of 26 per the Affordable Care Act), or even a domestic partner.
Dependent coverage is only available if the student is also insured and dependent enrollment must take place at the time of student enrollment unless there is a qualifying event such as a marriage, birth, etc.
A dependent eligibility audit is a process used by organizations to verify that all dependents enrolled in a benefit plan are eligible for coverage.
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As a student health professional and a health care professional in general, it is one’s duty to show compassion and understanding for students who seek health care. This can be especially true when providing support and treatment to individuals who suffer from gender dysphoria.
Gender dysphoria occurs in individuals who experience a conflict between a person’s physical or assigned gender and the gender with which he/she/they identify. Since the transgender segment of the college student population is growing, and it is often during the college years that individuals begin the transition process, it is more important now than ever that, as college health professionals, we take a deeper look into their physical and behavioral health needs and how we can work together to tailor college health programs to be a helpful and compassionate resource.
According to a 2016 article from the New York Times, data collected from federal and state agencies estimated there are 1.4 million adults who identify as transgender. The total number of transgender individuals in the United States is likely much higher, considering this number does not include children and those who have not reported their gender identity. The data also shows that 18 to 24-year olds were more likely to identify as transgender – the age range of a traditional college student. And that number is growing.
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When it comes to student health insurance, one size does not fit all. Here are the three options you can use to offer your students a health insurance plan.
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Traveling abroad can be the highlight of a student’s four years in college. It’s a time for students to gain new skills, enhance their resume, and hopefully, make lifelong friends. We want to make sure it is a pleasant and memorable experience that the students will treasure for years to come. It’s most definitely not a time for students to worry about their health. Here are four things you can do to help keep your students healthy and safe during their trip abroad.
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In the months leading up to the start of a new semester, Open Enrollment is a focal point for many. This is the time that students can voluntarily enroll in their Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). It is important for this process to be as easy as possible so all students that need the plan get enrolled before Open Enrollment ends. There are many options offered to students to ensure a simple transition into their SHIP. Below are a few examples of the choices available to students during the Open Enrollment period.
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