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Saturday, April 14, 2012

Health Insurance Products Offer Many Options

By Ed Hulse


It isn't easy to navigate through all the many health insurance products that are available. There are a number of websites, however, that can help you get through the process. With some of them, you are also able to get quotes from multiple providers once you've decided what interests you.

Sometimes people are tempted to risk not having any kind of coverage. If you never get really ill, you could save a lot of money compared to paying for premiums that you aren't using. The difficulty is, if you do not have the coverage and become really sick or have an accident, whatever savings you've put aside could be totally used up.

Since there are a lot of options, there is a good chance that you'll be able to find one that fits your budget and needs. If you are single, for example, you might just want basic coverage. This could cover you if you have a catastrophe but you might have to pay for any or most of your visits to doctors.

Other things can be done to reduce costs also. You can pick a plan that has a high deductible, for instance. You will have to pay for a greater number of doctor's visits but you will be covered should you really need it.

If you've got a family, you will probably need a plan that has more complete coverage. These will usually fall into the categories of PPOs or HMOs. With a PPO, you will be able to see whatever physician you'd like to but will pay less if you see a preferred provider. In the case of HMOs, there are more restrictions over who you can see for care but the cost of the plan will usually be lower.

Take a look at your options in health insurance products and, as you do so, determine what your priorities are. Be sure that anything you really need is included. Take some time to assess the quotes that you get so that you make a good choice for your situation.




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