Best Health Insurance Plans
Thursday, February 12th, 2004Want to know what the best health insurance plans are and where to get them? Read on… The best health insurance plan is one that will give you the most benefits for the least amount of money. Here s a rundown on the pros and cons of today s health insurance plans.
Indemnity Plans
Indemnity plans are the original health insurance plan, but fewer and fewer people are buying them these days because of their high premiums.
* Pros - You can choose your own physicians and hospitals.
* Cons - You must pay a $500 to $1,000 deductible before your insurer will pay your claims. You may have to pay your medical bills yourself, then submit your bills for reimbursement. If your doctor charges more than what your insurer considers “reasonable and customary” you end up paying the difference.
HMOs
HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations) are the least expensive and the least flexible health plans.
*Pros - Your co-payments (the amount you pay before your ins (more...)
