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Chapter 35 Life and Health Insurance Section 35.2 Health Insurance

Read to Learn Analyze reasons it is important to protect your health. Determine ways to pay for various health-care costs.

The Main Idea Health-care costs are often more than the average consumer can afford. Health insurance provides protection in case of illness or accident. Insurance companies and government health insurance programs are sources consumers turn to for help with their medical expenses.

Key Concepts Protecting Your Health Paying for Health-Care Costs

Key Terms coinsurance a percentage of medical expenses that a policyholder must pay beyond the deductible copayment a fee paid each time a service is used

Key Terms pre-existing condition a serious health condition diagnosed before a person obtained health insurance health maintenance organization (HMO) an organization that provides health care at its own health center for a fixed fee per month

Key Terms preferred provider organization (PPO) a group of doctors and hospitals that agree to provide specified medical services to members at prearranged fees

Key Terms Medicare the U.S. government’s major health insurance program for the elderly Medicaid a federally and state-funded health- care plan for people who are unable to pay for insurance or health care

Protecting Your Health A stay in the hospital may cost $5,000 or more per day. Health insurance provides protection against the costs of illness and accidents.

Paying for Health-Care Costs Many health insurance policies have coinsurance. coinsurance a percentage of medical expenses that a policyholder must pay beyond the deductible

Paying for Health-Care Costs Many health insurance policies require a copayment. copayment a fee paid each time a service is used A typical copayment might be between $10 and $40.

Paying for Health-Care Costs Some services, such as dental, vision, or mental health might not be covered by a health insurance policy.

Paying for Health-Care Costs Prior to 2014, an insurance company may refuse to cover a pre-existing condition. The ACA now requires this to be covered. pre-existing condition a serious health condition diagnosed before a person obtained health insurance

Major Medical Insurance Major medical insurance pays for serious illnesses or accidents. What Major Medical Insurance Covers Hospital care Doctors’ fees Tests X-rays Nursing care

Major Medical Insurance Major medical insurance is intended to cover health-care costs not covered by other types of insurance. The insurance company usually pays 75 to 80 percent of the costs.

Hospital Expense Insurance Hospital expense insurance pays for hospital care for a give period of time. What Hospital Expense Insurance Covers Room and board Tests X-rays Operating room costs Nursing care Fees for medicine Fees for treatments

Who Is Covered? Figure 35.2

Surgical Expense Insurance Surgical expense insurance pays part of a surgeon’s fee for an operation. Most policies set a maximum payment for a particular surgical expense.

Medical Expense Insurance Medical expense insurance covers the costs of a doctor’s care not involving surgery. This insurance is usually bought with hospital and surgical expense insurance.

Group Health Insurance A group health insurance plan is the least expensive form of health insurance. A company or organization may provide group insurance for its employees or members.

Group Health Insurance With a health maintenance organization (HMO), policyholders must go to a designated clinic. health maintenance organization (HMO) an organization that provides health care at its own health center for a fixed fee per month

Group Health Insurance Policyholders must pay additional costs if they pick a doctor who is not part of the HMO.

Group Health Insurance With a preferred provider organization (PPO), policyholders are allowed to choose their own physicians and hospitals within certain limits. preferred provider organization (PPO) a group of doctors and hospitals that agree to provide specified medical services to members at prearranged fees

Government Health Insurance With Medicare, the government partially pays for the health- care costs of people over the age of 65. Medicare the U.S. government’s major health insurance program for the elderly

Government Health Insurance Medicaid provides coverage for the aged, blind, and disabled, and for low-income families who qualify. Medicaid a federally and state- funded health-care plan for people who are unable to pay for insurance or health care

Medicare Part D Medicare coverage Part D was introduced in 2006 to provide prescription drug coverage. Many insurance companies and organizations offer Part D plans. People covered by Medicare pay a deductible, copayment or coinsurance, and monthly premium for their medical insurance.

1.What are the different ways to provide insurance for health-care costs? major medical insurance, hospital expense insurance, surgical expense insurance, medical expense insurance, and group health insurance

2.How might policyholders be required to pay for part of their health-care costs? with a deductible, a copayment, or a share of the cost through coinsurance

3.What types of health-care programs are available? HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, and Medicaid

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