JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Ugh! Just received notice that they are changing the medical system at dd's college. They are closing most on campus facilities and moving to an off-campus provider that can provide more services. Sounds good right? Except that dd attends school in a semi-rural area without public transportation. She no longer can walk to medical. We have no idea how our insurance will apply. And to top everything---they announced this the day before freshman arrive for orientation (Athletes and some student staff are already on campus)!!!! Argh! Thank you for letting me vent/rant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 That's insane. I thought it was bad that my ds school only had a clinic 9-5 weekdays. He had to be picked up by ambulance for respiratory illness one. His RA drove to pick ds up from the hospital after he was treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHomeschool2000 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Would the school not offer a shuttle? That sounds pretty crappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I was thinking that a shuttle would be appropriate too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 They did offer some transportation assistance but not guaranteed. I think they are still trying to figure out that issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 They did offer some transportation assistance but not guaranteed. I think they are still trying to figure out that issue. My undergrad college had a regular shuttle available for a morning or afternoon trip to the large hospital in the area. I definitely think that they need to figure out how students will access the medical facility. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 My undergrad college had a regular shuttle available for a morning or afternoon trip to the large hospital in the area. I definitely think that they need to figure out how students will access the medical facility. I agree, I'm hoping as this change is implemented they will begin to figure these things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I hope the college figures out that part; it seems like they should be 100% responsible. I would think a shuttle service would be required! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 And it only gets better-students are now on campus and trading stories-turns out this new health center doesn't accept the insurance most of the students hold through their parents and the school doesn't offer a policy either... (yes, we sorted this out before freshman year but telling us about the switch the weekend she arrived on campus for the following year doesn't leave much room to fix things) Please let this story highlight the importance of checking on the campus medical system and insurance specifics for your kid before sending them off. Also-limitations like this are often part of the small LAC experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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