I'm pre-med so you'd think I'd be less worried about health stuff. But honestly? I'm terrified. A 2026 Texas policy report found that "cost is the single largest barrier" for young adults, with 26% delaying or skipping care because they can't afford it .
That's literally me. I've had this cough for two weeks and I'm just... ignoring it. Hoping it goes away.
The report also said that even when young Texans have insurance, "care remains functionally inaccessible due to coverage, cost, and capacity" . So basically, even if I sign up for something, I still can't get help.
What do actual Texas students do? Where do you go when you're sick but broke?
That's literally me. I've had this cough for two weeks and I'm just... ignoring it. Hoping it goes away.
The report also said that even when young Texans have insurance, "care remains functionally inaccessible due to coverage, cost, and capacity" . So basically, even if I sign up for something, I still can't get help.
What do actual Texas students do? Where do you go when you're sick but broke?