Health Insurance for New Grad Travelers

Transitioning from school or parents' plan? Here are your options.

Your Options

Under 26: Parent's Plan

ACA allows you to stay on a parent's plan until 26 regardless of employment, income, or where you live. Simplest option.

Agency Insurance

Most agencies offer plans. Check waiting period, premium, network breadth across states, and gap coverage.

ACA Marketplace

Lower W-2 income may qualify you for subsidies. Continuous coverage between assignments.

Transitioning from School Insurance

Student insurance typically ends at or shortly after graduation. That end date is a qualifying life event for new plan enrollment. Know your termination date and have replacement coverage ready.

Don't Go Uninsured: One ER visit without insurance can create debt that wipes out months of travel therapy earnings. Even for a few weeks between graduation and your first assignment, get coverage.

The W-2 Income Advantage

Your W-2 only shows taxable wages — not stipends. If total compensation is $95K but W-2 shows $40K, Marketplace subsidies use the $40K figure. This can make plans remarkably affordable.

Insurance Questions?

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