How To Choose Good Group Health Medical Plans

djamal-soft الجمعة، 31 أكتوبر 2014
By Jeannie Monette


Today, millions of Americans depend on medical insurance provided by their employers to meet many of their insurance needs. If a major medical emergency happens, these policies can be useful in covering the bulk of the costs, rather than having to use all of your savings. If you are a member of group health medical plans through your employer, it is important that you understand how it works.

Firstly, you need to work out how affordable the coverage is, and what the total cost will be. This needs to be determined by the employer or company that is offering the package to its workers. The employer must ask the provider how much the coverage will cost on a monthly basis, and whether they should ensure all expenses or just major ones.

Secondly, you yourself must decide whether to enroll in the policy. You should check if the policy will be offered to cover any children or an unemployed spouse, if this applies to your situation. If this is being offered, then you will likely pay a higher premium. You should also check whether there are any deductibles that you must pay before the insurance starts to cover costs.

Most group plans can be divided into two different types, mainly the traditional managed care plan or a high deductible plan, which is normally combined with a Health Savings Account. The managed care option offers lower deductibles and wider coverage. Patient care is normally provided through health management organizations or preferred provider organizations, depending on the flexibility of the policy.

There are other things you must check out as well. If you take a prescription medication, ask if your prescription is covered by the policy. If you plan on having children in the future, ask if the policy covers the costs of delivering a baby.

However, it should be mentioned that both HMOs and PPOs offer these options with higher premiums. The individual has more options, but is paying more on an annual basis to do so. This is something that both companies and employees will need to bear in mind.

It is normally a good idea for businesses to contact a number of insurance companies and request quotes for their various plans. This can be done by using online services to research and compare policy providers. They can also submit questions to insurance experts to find the best group policy possible.




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