I need some input on an issue before 18X

[patmcg]

Here's the deal:

-I'm currently in college. I graduate in December of this year.
-I plan on going into the 18X program as SOON as possible after this date.
-My recruiter is not able to find the next date after December of this year.

I have been told that they don't re-up the schedule until the beginning of each year. So do I have to wait till the end of December to know when I will ship off?

I also won't be on my parents health insurance once I graduate. Is there a way that the .mil will pick up my health insurance until I ship off(I will have signed my contract by then)?

Thanks for any info that I can get.