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4 things students should know about their health insurance and COVID-19 before heading to college this fall

  • Written by Paul Shafer, Assistant Professor, Health Law, Policy, and Management, Boston University
imageCollege students should weigh their health insurance options if they take in-person classes this fall.Geber86/GettyImages

As colleges and universities decide whether or not to reopen their campuses this fall, much of the discussion has focused on the ethics behind the decision and the associated health risks of in-person instruction.

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