{"id":7977,"date":"2016-08-18T08:34:22","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T12:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/?p=7977"},"modified":"2016-08-02T08:35:07","modified_gmt":"2016-08-02T12:35:07","slug":"back-to-school-short-term-health-insurance-in-az-fl-ga-il-in-mo-nc-oh-pa-tx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/2016\/08\/back-to-school-short-term-health-insurance-in-az-fl-ga-il-in-mo-nc-oh-pa-tx\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School Short Term Health Insurance in AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, MO, NC, OH, PA, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.temporaryhealthplans.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-7982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Student-with-skateboard-and-ba-15704690-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Student with skateboard and backpack outside school\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Student-with-skateboard-and-ba-15704690-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Student-with-skateboard-and-ba-15704690-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/bigstock-Student-with-skateboard-and-ba-15704690.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \>NC Health\u00a0Plans\u00a0offers short term health\u00a0insurance<\/a> for\u00a0qualified individuals over the age of 19 or students who are not yet 19 can be on a short term policy with a parent or guardian.\u00a0 These plans can begin as soon as the very next day so your student will not have to miss even one day of class time!<\/p>\n<p>College students are one of the largest demographics of uninsured Americans and universities and colleges all over the country are mandating coverage in order to change that statistic.\u00a0Over the last few years, more and more colleges and universities have insisted on health insurance as a prerequisite to enrollment as they realize the benefits of knowing their students are covered in case of accident or illness.<\/p>\n<p>Although some colleges and universities offer health insurance on a semester basis, many student policies\u00a0end during the months when school is not in session, which can leave a big gap in coverage.\u00a0 Even further, many health plans offered by schools are quite expensive or don&#8217;t offer the depth or quality of coverage many students need.\u00a0 So what is the answer?<\/p>\n<p>A good option is<a href=\"http:\/\/www.temporaryhealthplans.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"> temporary health insurance.<\/a>\u00a0 <!--more-->Despite the fact that\u00a0there are some limitations to short term health plans, a temporary policy can ensure you have coverage you need while in school.\u00a0Don&#8217;t let your college student go without coverage!\u00a0 Enroll in a temporary health insurance policy. \u00a0You won&#8217;t have to miss class and you will have the peace of mind of knowing you are covered for all of your health care needs.<\/p>\n<p>For more information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.temporaryhealthplans.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.temporaryhealthplans.net<\/a> or call and speak with one of our licensed and professional agents at 888-765-5400.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NC Health\u00a0Plans\u00a0offers short term health\u00a0insurance for\u00a0qualified individuals over the age of 19 or students who are not yet 19 can be on a short term policy with a parent or guardian.\u00a0 These plans can begin as soon as the very next day so your student will not have to miss even one day of class 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