Dear Editor:
In response to Monday’s article, “New Grads Face Health Care Worries,” the Stanford Alumni Association hopes that recent graduates understand that we offer short-term major medical coverage, administered by an outside insurance provider, to recent graduates and alumni. Though it is a temporary health insurance plan that does not cover preexisting conditions, it still has benefits for recent graduates and alumni. Participants have the ability to choose any doctor or hospital rather than confine themselves to a specific network in order to receive covered care. The plan provides up to 180 days of coverage, and participants can re-apply for coverage after 180 days. Recent graduates and alumni who have purchased SAA’s short-term medical coverage have given positive feedback regarding the plan’s customer service and Stanford’s dedicated customer service representative. More information about SAA’s short-term medical coverage offering for recent graduates and alumni can be found at: www.gradmed.com/Stanford or by calling the plan administrator at 1-800-922-1245.
Eric Cox ‘90
Director of Membership and Partnerships
Stanford Alumni Association