September 26, 2010 – 7:16 pm
The September 26th edition of the Wall Street Journal published an article titled “How College Health Plans Are Failing Students”. The article fails to address just how few affordable choices students have if the school plan does not meet their needs. GradGuard shares the goal of colleges that seek to mitigate the risks that could interfere with a students goal of completing an education. Health coverage is fundamental to this goal and is addressed through GradGuard’s Student Health Plan. In addition to GradGuard’s Student Health Plan, GradGuard also offers tuition insurance, college renters insurance and the Student Protection Plan.
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September 24, 2010 – 6:46 am
If you have recently sent a son or daughter off to college, it is critically important that you have a signed Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) in place. This document is important because once your child turns 18, they are legally recognized as an adult and the colleges they are attending generally cannot share medical information with you.In the case where you may need the HCPOA, you may also find yourself needing emergency medical evacuation insurance or be in at risk for losing the investment in that semesters education expenses. GradGuard offers an affordable solution thru its Student Protection Plan, which includes not only tuition insurance but also emergency medical evacuation insurance.
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September 5, 2010 – 2:41 pm
National Public Radio created a fantastic summary of the Big 5 Issues facing students on campus. GradGuard recognizes that these health issues are also real potential risks that may interrupt an academic semester and also lead to a medical withdrawal. These “Big 5″ reminders by NPR are another independent source recognizing the risks to the investment college students and their families make to support them. Thanks to NPR for providing another argument for students to also consider purchasing tuition insurance.
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August 29, 2010 – 1:06 pm
There is a great deal of discussion regarding the involvement of parents in college students lives these days. Most of the attribution as to why is that it is a habit of over-involved parents that is advanced by the availability of technology to “over parent”. Yet this is among the LA Times story by Larry Gordon – also identifies the risk facing parents and the investment they are making as part of the reason for their involvement.
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By GradGuard
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Posted in In the News
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Also tagged college life, college life protected, college orientation, college parents, college refund insurance, college students, renter's insurance, risk, student life, tuition insurance, uninsured
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August 20, 2010 – 6:58 am
Today’s story from USA Today on the options for health insurance for college students. GradGuard is mentioned within the story as a good alternative for students. We are pleased for the recognition, but also want to share that in addition to competitive pricing and strong coverage, the GradGuard student health plan also includes $5,000 of tuition refund insurance as well as emergency medical evacuation insurance. Both of these features are not only relevant but worth hundreds of dollars if students purchase them separately.
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August 18, 2010 – 6:39 am
Back to School. Health Insurance Options for College Students. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions An estimated 19 million students will be enrolling in classes this fall(1), and as many as 12%(2) of these may be uninsured. GradGuard, featuring $5,000 of tuition refund insurance and emergency medical evacuation insurance with each policy, is mentioned by eHealth as a good alternative to consider for college students and their families.
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August 15, 2010 – 4:21 pm
This article by the Wall Street Journal was excellent, but it missed a few items that you should also pack for college such as college renters insurance, ID Theft Insurance and Tuition Insurance.
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Many higher education institutions in the United States provide health insurance for their students. Although a deeper look into these policies often reveals a limited amount of coverage. Students looking for a broader coverage may want to take a look at the insurance market. Attending college is a great lifestyle enhancer but the environment students are placed in often [...]
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April 28, 2010 – 11:23 am
Soon to be graduates of 2010 have found a light at the end of the tunnel, but they’re not there yet. Before graduation ceremonies, students frantically study for finals, attend interviews, begin making living arrangements and all too often overlook their health insurance. What many students do not know is if they are covered by [...]
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By Cassie
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Posted in In the News, Life After College, Student Health
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Also tagged affordable health insurance, affordable student health insurance, Cinergy Health, CNN, college graduate, Elizabeth Cohen, Graduates, Graduation, permanent health insurance, short term health insurance, Steve Trattner, Uninsured Graduates
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April 26, 2010 – 12:43 pm
GradGuard was excited to announce in a press release it will be working with College Parents of America to launch the Student Protection Plan, featuring tuition refund insurance and other insurance benefits to protect students from potential losses. The conjoined efforts of College Parents of America and GradGuard promises to bring a multitude of insurance [...]
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By Cassie
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Posted in Identity Theft
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Also tagged A.M. Best, Bill Suneson, College Board, college parents of america, cost of tuition, loss of tution, Markel Insurance, student protection plan, travel insurance, tution, tution refund insurance
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