Health insurance is basically a system that helps defray the cost of medical services incurred by individuals and families. Government agencies, private business and other organizations protect people against the risk of medical expenses by offering them insurance policies for a monthly fee. Affordable health insurance refers to programs or initiatives that enable people to be able to afford such coverage.
As health care costs rise, so does the cost of health insurance. In fact, both are rising faster than inflation and wages. According to research by the Kaiser Family Foundation, between 2000 and 2006 alone, health care premiums increased 87%, compared to a 3.8% increase in wages and 3.5% increase in the inflation rate.
As health care costs rise, so does the cost of health insurance. In fact, both are rising faster than inflation and wages. According to research by the Kaiser Family Foundation, between 2000 and 2006 alone, health care premiums increased 87%, compared to a 3.8% increase in wages and 3.5% increase in the inflation rate.
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Insurance companies establish their fees by estimating overall health care costs for a specific sector of the population. This includes the cost of primary care, secondary care, tertiary care, and quaternary care. Primary care represents the bulk of the cost and includes the initial health care services provided by family physicians or general practitioners.
Benefit: The total amount of money payable by the insurance company to a claimant, assignee, or beneficiary when the insured suffers a loss. Case Management: a comprehensive system embraced by employers and insurance companies to ensure that individuals receive services when a claim is filed.
Claim: A request by an individual or their provider to the insurance company for the insurance company to pay for the medical services provided by a doctor, practitioner or hospital.Depending on the insurance company, a claim can be filed before or after the serviecs are provided. Co-Insurance: A fee (usually small) that an individual is required to pay for services, after a deductible has been paid.
Claim: A request by an individual or their provider to the insurance company for the insurance company to pay for the medical services provided by a doctor, practitioner or hospital.Depending on the insurance company, a claim can be filed before or after the serviecs are provided. Co-Insurance: A fee (usually small) that an individual is required to pay for services, after a deductible has been paid.
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