Thursday, September 06, 2012

Buying Health Insurance


Picking a health insurance plan that provides the coverage you and your family need can seem overwhelming. There are a lot of options, and it can be hard to narrow down your choices to find a plan that offers comprehensive coverage and still fits your budget. USA.gov suggests you ask these questions as you’re evaluating plans:

  •  Are specialists such as eye doctors and dentists covered? 
  • Does the plan cover special conditions or treatments such as pregnancy, psychiatric care and physical therapy? 
  •  Does the plan cover home care or nursing home care? 
  •  Will the plan cover all medications my physician might prescribe? 
  •  What are the deductibles? Are there any co-payments? 
  •  What is the most I will have to pay out of my own pocket to cover expenses? 
  •  If there is a dispute about a bill or service, how is it handled? In some plans, you may be required to have a third-party decide how to settle the problem.

You can learn more about your health care options and how to pick a plan that gives you the coverage you need at USA.gov at http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Health/HealthInsurance.shtml

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