If you can’t afford insurance, your school may offer some basic services at no charge through the student health center. There may also be clinics, community health centers or hospitals in your area that provide free or low-cost care. These...

If you can’t afford to buy insurance on your own, you may be eligible for free or low-cost state insurance, particularly if you are a parent or are pregnant. Even if you are childless, you should still check to see...

If you can’t get other coverage, you may need to buy a health plan on your own.  Check out Healthcare.gov for available plans.  In 2014, all states will have online “exchanges” to buy coverage. Make sure you: Read the fine print! Some...

Some schools offer a student plan; some require you to enroll; some offer no plan. See the “Student Health Insurance Plan” tab. If you are enrolled in a non-school plan, make sure you can get care covered at your campus...

Ask if your job comes with health insurance. If you are eligible for your employer’s insurance plan, read the fine print and take note: If your job offers a plan, you may not be able to stay on your parent’s...