

You guys, this is scary: Young adults between the ages 19 to 29 are the largest age group of uninsured people across the country. And with the economy in a slump, that number is sure keep growing.

A lot of young people don't bother getting insurance right after they graduate or when they are in between jobs. Because they are young and healthy, they don't think much about the gap in coverage. But what happens if you have to make an unexpected visit to the E.R.? That bill far outweighs any money you've saved by not getting an insurance plan in the first place. I'm speaking from experience here--I didn't have coverage for one month when I switched jobs, and ended up with a big medical bill when I had to see a doctor about an infection.

So what can someone without insurance do, besides looking both ways before crossing the street? CNN suggests you check with your state to see if you're eligible for coverage under your parent's insurance--about 25 percent of states have recently increased the age of dependency. For example, New Jersey extended theirs to 30, and most states are increasing theirs to around 24.

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