Montana college students struggle with high costs of health insurance: 4 points of interest

Health insurance costs throughout Montana colleges soar higher than costs in nearby states, like Wyoming and Idaho, according to NBC Montana.

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Here are four points of interest:

1. Students are required to obtain health insurance coverage, but many Montana college students are struggling with the high cost of health insurance offered through their colleges.

2. The price hits $1,591 at Montana Tech and Montana State University, and $1, 621 at the University of Montana.

3. Comparatively, the University of Wyoming offers health insurance at $1,048 and the University of Idaho offers a plan at $952.

4. College students have the right to stay on their parents’ plan or use Medicaid, instead.

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