Health Quote by Alex Azar
“Health coverage in the form of short-term, limited-duration plans has long been widely available to individuals in circumstances where they are unable to access traditional coverage, such as those between jobs or students taking a semester off from school.”
About This Quote
Source Congressional testimony, 2018
Short‑term health plans fill gaps for those unable to get traditional coverage, like between jobs or students.
In simple terms: Short plans help those without coverage.
Consider temporary coverage options.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- employment transitions
- student health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who needs short‑term plans?
- What are the risks?
May lack comprehensive benefits.