Evaluating The Various Individual Health Insurance Plans
What Other Options You Have
If you are considering taking out individual health insurance, then there are a number of questions you need to ask yourself. These questions are as follows:
- Does the policy cover the doctor's bills?
- Is there a limit on the number of hospital stays, covered?
- Do you have to pay for services before the insurance pays you?
- How much do you have to have paid in premiums before they will give you a payout?
- Are accidents and emergencies covered by the policy?
- How far does it cover for long standing health problems?
You should never take on an individual health insurance plan before you are quite clear of the commitment on your part and what the benefits are. It is a mistake to take out health insurance and then assume what it is intended to cover. Just in case you have an accident and find out that you are not covered by your insurance for that. Another thing to consider is whether the plan includes visits to the dentist. If it doesn't then you will need separate coverage for that.
Premiums are an important element of the insurance and may affect your decision on which individual health insurance plan you take out. Premiums for individual health insurance plans tend to be higher than group plans and there are times when premiums may be even higher. This is especially the case if you have existing health issues – for example you have a weight problem, or are a smoker.
Premiums are also likely to be higher if you have allergies or if you suffer from asthma. In each of these cases your premium is likely to be higher than if you were perfectly healthy with no history of any medical problems. This is because, if there is a problem with your health, you are a lot more likely to be an insurance risk than not.
Difficulty In Finding Individual Health Insurance
Some people do find it increasingly difficult to find health insurance to suit them because many insurance companies do not accept people who have a medical history that shows they have had problems in the past.
All insurance companies are different but if:
- You have a condition and have not consulted a doctor If you have a health problem that your doctor cannot explain
- Or, if you have a health problem where you have not yet completed treatment
You are likely to be turned down for insurance. This is because an insurance company is there to make a profit so they really do not want to pay out unless it is absolutely necessary. People with chronic illnesses or people who are having current medical problems are a lot more likely to file a claim than those who don't and insurance companies do not like that!
Short-Term Individual Health Insurance
It is possible to apply for temporary individual health insurance and this usually comes in most helpful for people who are working part time. This is because, when you change jobs or you go into working part time, you will not be offered the full group insurance in the same way as full-time employees.
Bear in mind that with temporary health insurance, it usually only lasts up to 36 months, at the most, but it in some cases the period is only 12 months. They do not take on anybody who has any current health problems, so you do have to be perfectly healthy and have no current or previous problems.
Overall, when finding the right health insurance to suit you, you really need to do as much research as possible and compare as many different plans as you can. This helps you to find the best price and coverage for you and you will know what is actually covered in your insurance. That will give you a peace of mind.
Summary:
Make sure that you know what is covered in your plan, that way you can have peace of mind knowing that you are fully protected.
Related Tags: individual health insurance, individual medical insurance, individual health coverage
Brooke HaylesCheck Out More Helpful Information About MLM Leads For FREE! Visit MLM Leads Vault Now! Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles
Recent articles in this category:
- The Beginning of the Cataloging Code
The first significant cataloging code was published in 1841. The realization that cooperation and s - In the Lap of the Gods 24
Life moved on. Lily became well liked by both students and staff because of her cheerful outlook on - In the Lap of the Gods 23
Does fate decide the future? Is it all mapped out for us, predestined, or can we influence what com - Write Your Memoir: How to Write About What Troubles You the Most
Everyone has a story to tell, and unfortunately those stories aren't always pleasant. What makes me - How Crafty Word Order Can Instantly Improve Your Writing
by Philip Yaffe I am usually very reticent about offering writing tips. Unless they are linked to - You Say Grandpa, I Say Deda
I was born with two grandmothers but only one grandfather. In nature's rules of familial supply and - My Russian American Dichotomy
I was a Russian girl and an American teenager. I had no choice about the first but I tried very har - In the Lap of the Gods 22
This is just an explanation for those who have read some of the other Chapters of, "In the Lap of t - Write a Book: 8 Reasons You Should Do it
Studies have shown that 82% of people want to write a book, but few of these actually ever achieve - Book Review: the Book of Common Prayer
Book Review: The Book of Common Prayer, "My carry-with-me copy is this size, and I recommend it for
Most viewed articles in this category:
- Real Estate Investment - Investing In Commercial Properties
As in any other type of investment, its obviously advisable to do your research well so that the pro - Taking Care Of Acne Prone Skin With Proper Skin Care Products
Although acne has been largely associated with teeners and puberty, the condition is not only confin - Do I Really Need Eight Hours Of Sleep Each Night?
What if you were told that there is no definitive answer for why we need to sleep? Your initial reac - How to Improve Your FICO Credit Score
If you didn't know this already, having a good credit score is more important than having a lot of c - 10 Tips for a Magnificent Memory
"Where did I leave my keys?" "What did I come in here for?" "Your glasses are on top of your head!" - Things You Might Like To Know About Card Companies
If you have a regular income and are 18 or over then you may be able to get a credit card. You will - Bad Breath in Babies and Toddlers
If your baby or toddler has had bad breath lately, not to worry. There are plenty of things you can - Starving College Students No More
The majority of today's college students are extremely Internet savvy. In fact, many of those studen - Cosmetic Surgery Financing: How Can You Get It?
Cosmetic surgery, a branch of plastic surgery, can be quite expensive, especially if you are plannin - Article Marketing, Improve Your Ranking With Links
Article Marketing, without a doubt remains the best free formula for attracting website traffic. At