For CSUSB students, healthcare is incredibly important and they have been searching for those basic medical aids in the community at an affordable price. There are many resources on campus that are affordable or at no cost. For uninsured university students, the health center provides students coverage for just $90.26 per quarter. This includes seeing a doctor, psychologist, and basic care. But when it comes to x-rays and medicine, the cost is at a low fee. Vaccinations like the flu shot, are being provided for free this quarter for students, while it is $10 for faculty and staff on November 7 at the SMSU. The California Health Care Almanac has provided a health insurance … [Read more...] about Health Care
Obamacare
Approaching the finish line
By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| As Barack Obama's presidency winds down, Americans' take a look back at his time in office over the past eight years. Obama made history by becoming the first African-American ever to be elected president of the U.S., which came with a lot of pressure. Obama currently has a approval rating of 57 percent, the highest in four years, according to the most recent poll from Gallup. His list of accomplishments have included bringing the country out of a bad recession by signing the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in 2009 which led to economic growth for the country. In 2011, he ordered a special force team to raid a secret … [Read more...] about Approaching the finish line
California’s health insurance to see an increase
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
Health care should be priority for all
By Alejandro Cardenas |Staff Writer| The Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, is good for America because it has, and will continue to insure millions of people who did not previously have access to healthcare. Although some people have experienced inconveniences, the Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that the national rate of uninsured Americans has already dropped by a full percentage point since last year, and state medicaid enrollment has increased by 14 percent. Although a one percent increase may not seem like much, I believe that any increase in the amount of insured Americans is significant, and this number will more than likely grow as word of its benefits … [Read more...] about Health care should be priority for all
Three sessions on health care scheduled at CSUSB
By Courtney Mata |Staff Writer| A $95 fine will be issued for those without health insurance by March 31. The fine will affect next year’s tax season and will double every year. “We are hoping that everyone takes advantage of the new health insurance, Covered California’s payment plans are reasonable,” said Claudia Ortiz, a Covered California representative. Only one student attended the workshop held by Covered California on Tuesday. “I came today, because right now I do not have health insurance,” said student Ismael Sanchez. “I’m signing up because I need health insurance and because I do not want to get fined,” continued Sanchez. “It’s $100 the first year and the second year … [Read more...] about Three sessions on health care scheduled at CSUSB
Obamacare hits some colleges
By Torilynn Qualls |Staff Writer| CSUSB seems to have been untouched by the new student health care requirements implemented by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The same can't be said for Bowie State University in Maryland which has removed their student health care options due to new high cost coverage prices. "With the ACA, also known as Obamacare, implemented Bowie State reported premiums increased from $54 per semester to $900 per semester— a 1,500 percent increase," stated Red Alert Politics. According to the Bowie State website, "The cost of insurance for domestic students will increase to approximately $1800 per year." According to the csuhealthlink website, CSUSB's … [Read more...] about Obamacare hits some colleges
Government back open for business
By Daniel DeMarco |Staff Writer| On Oct. 16, 2013, President Barack Obama signed a deal passed by Congress, ending the partial government shutdown. Cutting it very close, Obama officially signed the deal around 9:30 p.m. the night before the country lost its ability to continue borrowing money. The deal was originally negotiated by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Democrat leader for Nevada) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican leader for Kentucky). Both the Senate and the House of Representatives approved the plan. According to Aljazeera, the Senate passed the deal by 81 votes to 18 and the House passed it, … [Read more...] about Government back open for business
What to consider when choosing health insurance
By Daniel DeMarco |Staff Writer| The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has launched, but there are other options for health insurance. Obamacare was created for a purpose presented in the official title: To provide affordable health care for the masses in the form of a marketplace. According to CNN, most Americans won’t have to use the new marketplace because they will still be getting next year’s insurance plan through work. Brandon Crane (full-time factory worker, age 29) said, “I’m not really concerned with Obamacare, I’m happy with the insurance that my job gives me.” Many argue that a healthcare plan is not something that should be chosen quickly or randomly, … [Read more...] about What to consider when choosing health insurance
Enrollment for Obamacare has begun
By Marion Gil |Staff Writer| Obamacare implemented rules to provide health care to all those who do not currently have it, open enrollment began Oct. 1. Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA), is designed to give the American people better medical insurance, as well as make it more affordable for those who are not currently insured. The policy will make insurance plans cover more than before, making insurance companies pay for previously optional things like prescription medicine and mental health care among other things. The plan will impose restrictions on the amount of out-of-pocket money patients need to pay. Businesses with more than 50 employees … [Read more...] about Enrollment for Obamacare has begun
Obamacare leads to government shut down
By Andy Quintana |Staff Writer| The federal budget failed to pass early October, because the “Grand Old Party” wanted to defund Obamacare once again. Obamacare should not have been involved in the decision to pass the federal budget. Obamacare should have been a separate issue from the budget altogether. Republicans have made efforts to put a holt on Obamacare for a long time. As the time came for a new federal budget to be created GOP seized an opportunity to defund Obamacare through; fear that a federal budget would not be passed, leading to a government shutdown. USA Today explained, “the motivation House Republicans had in placing an amendment to defund … [Read more...] about Obamacare leads to government shut down
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