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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid is a freshman and desperate to be on campus. I understand both sides though as there are no easy answers. I’m letting my kid decide although[b] I worry if she gets sick at college, we will not be able to be there with her.[/b] These are tough times[/quote]

The bold is my worry as well. Surely a worry for most parents right now. Colleges promise "quarantine dorms" but there or in a hospital the student likely could have no visitors. That is appropriate--no parent needs to go get infected too, or the parent can't help care for the student if the student comes home again -- but  it's worrying nevertheless. If our kid went into quarantine I likely would go to the city where the college is (six-hour drive) and stay locally to be on the spot just in case symptoms developed and treatment/hospitalization was needed.

PP above, also -- be sure you get a medical power of attorney document for your kid AND get HIPAA release forms signed by your kid, so you can be consulted on treatment etc. You may not be, if you don't have these things, if your child is 18 or older. You need the HIPAA waiver form for the state where your child is in college and your home state of residence as well. There is no obligation for a doctor, college clinic or hospital to tell you any information or consult you on any treatment if your child is a legal adult. And the fact your child is on your health insurance will not matter--even the insurer doesn't have to inform you of anything except to send a bill.[/quote]

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