By Josh Adamson |Staff Writer| The changes in California's individual health insurance market will impact So-Cal residents and students in 2017. Premiums for insurance plans sold on Covered California will increase by an average of 13.2 percent next year. San Bernardino and Riverside Counties will have an average premium increase of 10.1 percent. Students were advised to shop around and consider their options. “CSUSB students can’t do much about the rate increases [but] aiming for the lowest priced plan and not being afraid of switching plans is one option,” stated Economics Professor, Yasemin Dildar. The majority of shoppers will be insulated from these increases by federal … [Read more...] about California’s health insurance to see an increase
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Health Center Services
By Rona Ortiz |Staff Writer| The CSUSB Health Center can be a lifesaver. The clinic is a convenient option for students who do not have health insurance. Sometimes they are too busy to schedule an appointment with their primary care physician. “It’s convenient to visit the Health Center,” said Leticia Valdez. “I didn’t want to go all the way to my doctor’s office, and the medication is cheap.” The Health Center offers an array of services including free routine office visits, low cost physicals, and lab and x-ray services. There are same day and walk-in visits in addition to scheduled appointments. For some students, the on-campus clinic is their only means of health … [Read more...] about Health Center Services
No condoms for you! Employers refuse to provide aspect of health care
By Angelice Romero |Staff Writer| Full time employees, no matter what company they work for, should get free contraception from their health insurance providers. It is less harmful to use contraception than it is to spread diseases and have unwanted pregnancies. President Barack Obama has proposed that all employers should provide contraception to their employees through their medical insurance. This became an issue for employers who do not believe in contraception for religious, conservative or moral reasons. They fought against this issue, believing Obama should not force them to give medical insurance for something they do not believe in. Recently, Obama and his administration … [Read more...] about No condoms for you! Employers refuse to provide aspect of health care