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2. 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 ...

3. How to Use Your Health Insurance: Costs, Networks, and More

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   Paying for health care involves two types of costs. You pay a monthly premium and your cost-sharing -- the portion of each treatment or service that is your responsibility. The amount of money you ...

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

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   Copays and/or co-insurance for each type of care. A copay is a flat fee, such as $15, that you pay when you get care. Coinsurance is when you pay a percentage of the charges for care, for example ...

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. Best Health Insurance Companies

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   Health insurance is an important choice to make, and there are a few key factors to consider when shopping around for a plan. First, consider affordability. When you decide on a health insurance ...

7. What to Know About HMOs and PPOs - WebMD

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   An HMO, or health maintenance organization, is a plan that offers members care within a specific network of doctors, hospitals, and other medical providers. These are called in-network providers ...