You Don’t Know What You Got . . .

By: Theo Burke As I graduate, besides memories and friends, I am leaving behind the awesome Portland State student health insurance. I’ve written about this before, now I’m experiencing the difference. Since I don’t know what job is coming down the pike or what kind of health insurance it might carry, I’ve applied for individual insurance through Cover Oregon, the state exchange that sells private health … Continue reading You Don’t Know What You Got . . .

PSU’s Mandatory Student Health Insurance or “The Agony and the Ecstasy”

Q:  “I didn’t know we had to have health insurance and why is it mandatory?” A:  In short, it is the law of the land. Per the health care reform act recently passed by Congress and taking effect January 2014, all citizens will have some form of health insurance coverage. Portland State University must comply with this law for any domestic student taking at least … Continue reading PSU’s Mandatory Student Health Insurance or “The Agony and the Ecstasy”