Re: [IP] college graduation - insurance options
Absolutely do not let her insurance coverage lapse. Even a year of
pre-existing after she gets on another plan would be crazy amounts of money.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phyllis" <email @ redacted>
To: <email @ redacted>
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:05 PM
Subject: Re: [IP] college graduation - insurance options
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> You didn't say if she is on an insulin pump. If she is then speak with the
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> Phyllis
>
>> It's finally happening and I don't know whether to celebrate or be
>> terrified. Our daughter, Jenny, will graduate from college May 15. Right
>> now, it looks at though she is unlikely to find a job with benefits and
>> she
>> will be off my insurance if she isn't taking 12 units. We can pay COBRA
>> for
>> a while, but that is over $500 a month. Does anyone have suggestions for
>> a
>> 21 year old with type 1 diabetes in California?
>> .
> .
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