THE ITHACAN

College switches Student Health Insurance Plan for 2023–24

By Prakriti Panwar, Assistant News Editor • June 30, 2023

For the 2023–24 academic year, Ithaca College will be changing its Student Health Insurance Provider from MVP Health Care to Aetna Student Health.

Editorial: Insurance changes cause confusion among students

By The Ithacan • February 22, 2023

The college should not let its international community suffer financially because of its poor communication skills.

International students find insurance process frustrating

By Prakriti Panwar, Assistant News Editor • February 22, 2023

International students at Ithaca College were confused when their health insurance was abruptly denied in Fall 2022. They were informed that their insurance will not be accepted for Fall 2023.

Shot at health: marketplace gives young adults insurance options

By Emily Masters and Noreyana Fernando, Staff Writer and News Editor • October 30, 2013

The recently implemented portion of the Affordable Care Act gives young adults another way to buy insurance, marking a milestone for what experts say is a population that has traditionally had the highest rate of uninsured people in the U.S.

Why young people should care about healthcare

By Kari Beal • November 1, 2012

The Affordable Care Act is a hot-button issue this election season. But for students, this new extension allowing them to stay on their parents insurance until the age of 26 isn’t the only health issue they should be concerned about.

Election central: taking a look at the most contested issues in the 2012 election

By Jack CurranRachael Hartford, Staff Writer and Politics Columnist • October 11, 2012

With a three-part series, The Ithacan will take a look at the most contested issues in the 2012 presidential election