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Finding a good health insurance policy to cover you and your family, or for you and your employees, can be a struggle, especially if you run your own business, or your employer does not provide health insurance coverage. If you have recently lost your job, there are options available other than COBRA. If you currently have health insurance, how do you know that the health insurance policy you have is best suited to your current lifestyle and medical needs. As your life changes so do your health insurance requirements. If you are self-employed there are affordable health insurance polices that provide good coverage without devouring your profits.
There are a number of life factors to consider when choosing a health insurance policy:
- Are you a recent college graduate?
- Are you between jobs?
- Are you getting married?
- Are you raising a family?
- Are you planning to start your own business?
- Are you planning to retire early?
- Do you have a family history of serious disorders or disease ( heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc.) ?
Once you have determined your personal ser of circumstances, there are a number of other considerations to factor in to your choice of health insurance policy:
- I want to keep my own doctor
- I want a high deductible
- I want a low co-pay
- I want a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- I want a prescription drug benefit
The answers to these and other questions will determine the right policy for you and your family.
Medicare
Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for:
- People age 65 or older
- People under age 65 with certain disabilities
- People of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant)
Medicare has Four Parts:
Medicare Part A:
Helps pay for inpatient care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (following a hospital stay), some home health care and hospice care. Most people don't have to pay for Part A.
Medicare Part B
Helps pay for doctors' services and many other medical services and supplies that are not covered by hospital insurance. Most people pay monthly for Part B.
Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage)
Provided by private insurance companies as a replacement of Part A and Part B. People with Medicare Parts A and B can choose to receive all of their health care services through one of these provider organizations instead of through Medicare. Part C plans are available in many but not all areas. All people pay monthly for Part C. This payment is in addition to the monthly premium paid for Part B.
Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Benefit)
Provided by private companies to help pay for prescriptions, which are not covered by Original Medicare. Part D is available to everyone with Medicare. All people pay monthly for Part D. This payment is in addition to the monthly premium paid for Part B.
Palm Beach Insurance Quotes can help you find the products such as Medicare Supplement Insurance, also known as Gap insurance that will cover those benefits that Medicare does not cover, as well provide quotes from companies that provide Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits.