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Do I Need Insurance?

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Explore the different types, costs, and coverage of insurance. High schoolers compare their family's health care to their income, compare the cost of health insurance to their expected future income, and make a choice about what type of health insurance they would choose based on the gathered information.

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health insurance, insurance, healthcare, financial literacy

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9th - 12th
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Health
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