Students of the Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio will have to find their own health insurance coverage. Last Tuesday, their school ended an Ohio student health insurance program in protest against the Obama administration?s contraception mandate and costs associated with other provisions of health care reform.
Effective August 1, 2012, all new plans must cover certain preventive services including contraception. The mandate that religious-based institutions like hospitals and universities provide birth control coverage in their insurance policies is opposed by Catholic organizations. Most look upon the contraception mandate as one that tramples on religious freedom.
Franciscan University, a very conservative Catholic school decided to act by announcing that it will withdraw health plans for students rather than provide for contraceptive services and products which have so far been excluded from its policy.
The University says it will not participate in a plan that ?requires us to violate the consistent teachings of the Catholic Church on the sacredness of human life.?
In addition to the birth control mandate, they citied rising cost of student health care as a reason for their decision. The Affordable Care Act mandates that maximum coverage amount be increased to $100,000 for policyholders. This would result in the student coverage to include many more services, causing policy cost to double by fall 2012 and even triple next year.
Students Told to Find Their Own Coverage
Students have been advised to make their own decisions about coverage. ?We encourage you to decide how you are going to provide for accidents or illnesses requiring visits to physicians, health clinics or the hospital emergency room while you are a student here,? says the University?s website announcement.
While the University may be justified in upholding religious principles, the fact remains that students should not go without health insurance. Many students will likely be covered through their parents? policy, though even this has its limitations. Fortunately, comprehensive, affordable Ohio student health insurance plans are available in the neighborhood. Full-time students under 26 can easily find their own individual health plan with a little professional help.
One Source Benefits offers Many Ohio Student Health Insurance Options
One Source Benefits, an established Ohio health insurance agency, has vast experience in helping Ohio students find individual health insurance to meet their specific requirements. Students can get free quotes and professional guidance to compare plans and choose an affordable option.
This licensed insurance broker helps students compare individual health care plans offered by leading Ohio health insurance companies such as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medical Mutual, United Health One and Humana. These Ohio student health insurance plans have many benefits and the insurance company can also set up payments so that monthly payments are low ? a great deal less than plans available through a school. Call 1-877-549-1212 today for more information.
Contact Details
Tracy McManamon
One Source Benefits
616 Belleview Blvd
Steubenville
OH 43952
Website: http://www.onesourcebenefits.com/
Toll Free Number: 1-877-549-1212
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