Wednesday, 6 August 2008

House Votes To Extend Medical Leave Coverage For College Students


The House on Wednesday by voice vote sanctioned a bill (HR 2851) that would allow college students wHO take medical leave to continue to receive health insurance under the policies of their parents, the AP/Boston Globe reports (AP/Boston Globe, 7/30). The legislating, sponsored by Rep. Paul Hodes (D-N.H.), would permit eligible college students to continue to receive wellness insurance under the policies of their parents for up to one