The new health reform law offers several benefits for young adults. This three-minute video outlines these benefits, such as allowing young adults to remain on their parents' health plan until they turn 26. Featuring Sara Collins, vice president for the Affordable Health Insurance Program at The Commonwealth Fund.
 

USEFUL TERMS
PREMIUM - The cost of health plan coverage, not including any required deductibles or copayments. The cost of the premium may be shared between employers or government purchasers and individuals.

COST SHARING - Any out-of-pocket payment the patient makes for a portion of the costs of covered services. Deductibles, coinsurance, copayments and balance bills are types of cost sharing.

For more information:
Alliance for Health Reform
www.allhealth.org

The Commonwealth Fund
www.commonwealthfund.org