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College students face health insurance gaps despite coverage

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Many college students face challenges accessing healthcare due to limitations in their parents' health insurance plans, according to a Forbes report. These plans, often regional HMOs, may not provide adequate coverage or network access when students attend college far from home. A U.S. Government Accountability Office report indicated that while most college students have health coverage, geographical limitations and access difficulties persist, particularly for out-of-state students. Issues such as limited campus health center hours, difficulties with mental health continuity, and the ineffectiveness of telehealth across state lines further complicate student healthcare access. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses systemic issues and challenges in healthcare access for college students, offering analysis and commentary rather than reporting on a specific event.

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College students face health insurance gaps despite coverage

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · John Samuels, Contributor ·

    Your Kid Went To College. Their Health Insurance Didn’t Go With Them.

    Family coverage often stops at the state line. For students far from home, the emergency room becomes the only reliable door — and the most expensive one.

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