26 year old children

Will they be able to qualify for govt insurance - despite their parents' plan?

Are you talking about Medicaid? There's no other government insurance unless your kids happen to be over 65 or are experiencing kidney failure.

And the answer to that depends on various things (do you claim them as dependents on your taxes?). Presumably you're talking about now, in which case the answer is no, they're unlikely to be eligible for Medicaid in your state (the answer will be different in 2014).
 
26 year old kids.. :lol::lol::lol::lol: If you aren't going to be an adult til age 27 then we should perhaps raise the voting age.

I'm not getting your point. You're always going to be someone's kid. I could be 30 but I'll still be someone's son. I don't see where you're going with this.
 
Modbert says his school has insurance. Will this be different under Obamacare?

I don't think so. "Obamacare" is already law. Every fall semester, the college automatically enrolls you into their health care plan. You have to a certain date to waive out of the plan. I did so the day I got my bill in the mail.

It costs $644 a semester, so $1,288 a school year.

Take note that to qualify you need to be a full-time student and taking at least 12 credits for that semester. There is a different plan for part-time students.

oh great, you opted out? so someone else could pay your way? How very adult of you. a true demonRat
 
Modbert - I'll have to inquire about this because my son just transferred. But I'm almost certain that at his old school he had to provide proof of insurance.

We will pay cover him as long as I am employed and he is in school. But this question isn't just about us. What about people who pay their own insurance? Do college plans consider parents' income or the students? This is a an important question for folks who are paying out the wazoo for school.
 
Modbert - I'll have to inquire about this because my son just transferred. But I'm almost certain that at his old school he had to provide proof of insurance.

We will pay cover him as long as I am employed and he is in school. But this question isn't just about us. What about people who pay their own insurance? Do college plans consider parents' income or the students? This is a an important question for folks who are paying out the wazoo for school.

That would probably be a better question for Greenbeard since I'm not sure what you're asking. I'm assuming all the college plans are the same, it's a set thing.

As for income itself, if your parents claim you as a dependent, I assume that's what would be a factor.
 
Thanks modbert. Hopefully greenbeard can explain. I accept this is the law. I expect that it will not be repealed. I am just trying to figure out how it will affect people in similar circumstances. Do college plans figure premiums based on claim history (young people are healthy) or will it be based on income (parents income)? Your college plan seems very reasonable.
 
Thanks modbert. Hopefully greenbeard can explain. I accept this is the law. I expect that it will not be repealed. I am just trying to figure out how it will affect people in similar circumstances. Do college plans figure premiums based on claim history (young people are healthy) or will it be based on income (parents income)? Your college plan seems very reasonable.

I'm pretty sure my college plan at the very least is set previously with some sort of formula for everyone. My friends got similar charges on their bills. My college is not only the one involved with this plan.
 
I've pretty much been paying my way since age 19, and that includes my education. My parents couldn't afford it. instead of leeching off them I made my own way.
 
What part of "paid my way" for 40 years is socialist? doyathink? or doyathink?

Sure. You do your fair share, and then you get the benefits from the community. That's what we call the characteristic from a commune, which is socialist. :)
 
what about the asswipes who don't "do their share" asswipe?

Well you and Stalin might have a similar viewpoint on that one. :eusa_whistle:

But in all seriousness, I'm just teasing you Willow. You're my favorite cat lady on USMB. :D
 
What about people who pay their own insurance? Do college plans consider parents' income or the students? This is a an important question for folks who are paying out the wazoo for school.

I don't know that this is a general question with a general answer. If you're weighing the pros and cons of keeping your son on your own insurance plan vs. letting him buy a plan through a college, I would think that would depend on the details of your situation. Keep in mind, though, that the changes under this law are modest, particularly for group plans.
 

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