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CHICAGO (AP) - Health insurance premiums for young adults are expected to rise about 17 percent once they're required to buy insurance four years from now. That estimate is from an analysis by Rand Health.
Young people will need to carry more of the burden of health care under the new health overhaul law. The new law limits an industry practice of charging older customers more.
Even so, the pluses could outweigh the minuses. Some 2 million people under age 26 should qualify for coverage under their parents' health plans. And Medicaid expansion will insure 9 million more young adults.
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4-03-2010 @ 9:16PM
Laurie L said...The health reform is such a shaky thing right now; it's anyone's best guess if it will even ever get fully implemented. Considering its at least 2-3 year down the road, I wonder are people paying attention to what they are going to do in the meantime? There are options for young adults now, who are not able to get covered on their parents health plan any longer. There are plans that are very reasonable (below $40) that include dental and vision! (for a household) This is a great option for kids right out of college.
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