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“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.” quote by Alex Azar
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“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.”

Alex Azar

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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.

Key Takeaway

Consider temporary coverage options.

Themes

health policy access

Mood

informative pragmatic

Type

policy legal

When to use this quote

  • employment transitions
  • student health

Key Concepts

insurance markets public health

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who needs short‑term plans?
  • What are the risks?
A Different Perspective

May lack comprehensive benefits.

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