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Everything You Need to Know About Supplemental Health Insurance by Jennifer Dee
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Everything You Need to Know About Supplemental Health Insurance |
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In today’s rough economy, people are doing whatever they can to save money, especially job creators and employers. Many people who receive health insurance through their jobs have found that their coverage doesn't cover as much as it used to. There's nothing more frustrating than trying to cover your own medical costs when you're already covered by a health insurance policy, but there is a way for you to get the coverage you need. Supplemental health insurance has become a popular way for people to get the health care that they need at an affordable price, but some people still aren't aware that it exists. The Basics Supplemental health insurance is exactly what it sounds like; it's an additional health insurance policy that people use with their main policy in order to cover their costs. Most people take out smaller insurance policies with the insurance provider they already use since they believe that it's easier to deal with one insurance company. You could choose to take out another policy with your provider, but you may be able to get a better deal if you go to another company. Before you purchase a supplemental policy you should compare prices to ensure that you're getting the best deal possible. Types Since supplemental health insurance is purchased to cover health expenses that aren't covered by primary insurance companies, there are a variety of supplemental policies that are designed to cover certain problems. It's possible to have a non-specific supplemental insurance policy, but some people choose to have specific policies because they're prone to certain illness and problems. If your family has a history of cancer you may want to consider buying a cancer insurance policy that could cover the cost of radiation, chemotherapy, and other cancer treatments. An accident policy could cover your medical costs in case you're seriously injured during an accident, and disability insurance could help you pay for medical costs associated with your illness. Monetary Benefits Under typical insurance policies, payments for medical costs always go to the insurance company, but that isn't the case with some supplemental policies. Many supplemental insurance policies allow payments to be made directly to the policy holder. Supplemental insurance policies also tend to cover more costs than traditional insurance policies. Your primary policy company may not compensate you to cover wages you lost due to being unable to work because of your medical problem, but many supplemental insurance companies do.
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