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2. Health insurance in the United States - Wikipedia

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   In the United States, health insurance helps pay for medical expenses through privately purchased insurance, social insurance, or a social welfare program funded by the government. [1][2] Synonyms for this usage include "health coverage", "health care coverage", and "health benefits". In a more technical sense, the term "health insurance" is ...

3. Types of Health Insurance Plans: HMO, PPO, HSA, Fee for ...

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   What doctors you can see.This varies depending on the type of plan -- HMO, POS, EPO, or PPO. What you pay: Premium: An HDHP generally has a lower premium compared to other plans. Deductible: The ...

4. Health insurance - Wikipedia

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   A health insurance policy is: A contract between an insurance provider (e.g. an insurance company or a government) and an individual or his/her sponsor (that is an employer or a community organization). The contract can be renewable (annually, monthly) or lifelong in the case of private insurance. It can also be mandatory for all citizens in ...

5. Health insurance coverage in the United States - Wikipedia

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   v. t. e. In the United States, health insurance coverage is provided by several public and private sources. During 2019, the U.S. population overall was approximately 330 million, with 59 million people 65 years of age and over covered by the federal Medicare program. The 273 million non-institutionalized persons under age 65 either obtained ...

6. What Is an HMO? - WebMD

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   A health maintenance organization, or an HMO, is a common type of health insurance plan. If you’re a member of an HMO, your insurance company agrees to pay for your health care when you use a ...

7. What to Know About HMOs and PPOs - WebMD

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   HMOs are more budget-friendly than PPOs. HMOs usually have lower monthly premiums. Both may require you to meet a deductible before services are covered, but it’s less common with an HMO. With a ...