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

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   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 deductible is at least ...

3. Insurance in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Insurance, generally, is a contract in which the insurer agrees to compensate or indemnify another party (the insured, the policyholder or a beneficiary) for specified loss or damage to a specified thing (e.g., an item, property or life) from certain perils or risks in exchange for a fee (the insurance premium). [2]

4. Insurance - Wikipedia

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   Insurance is a means of protection from financial loss in which, in exchange for a fee, a party agrees to compensate another party in the event of a certain loss, damage, or injury. It is a form of risk management, primarily used to protect against the risk of a contingent or uncertain loss. An entity which provides insurance is known as an ...

5. 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 ...

6. What to Know About HMOs and PPOs - WebMD

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   HMOs and PPOs are two common types of health insurance plans. If you’re trying to decide which to choose, it can help to know the basics of both, plus key differences. HMOs.

7. 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 ...