Medical Insurance Tips and Articles

Basic Information About Washington Group Health Insurance

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:42:46 -0800

One issue that is important to anyone seeking insurance is that of pre-existing conditions. In Washington there are certain rules which apply to this issue. For example, a fully insured plan can exclude these conditions for nine months while a self insured plan can exclude these conditions for twelve months. How long a condition must have existed to be considered pre-existing will vary and should be detailed in your plan. Your insurance administrator can explain more ab... Tags: Washington Group Health Insurance

Short Term Health Insurance Gets You Through The Tough Times

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:42:46 -0800

It is important to maintain some kind of medical insurance at all times. You can't anticipate an emergency, but you can prepare for one. Short term health insurance fills the coverage gaps in your life. Tags: Short Term Health Insurance

Government Health Insurance Programs

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:42:46 -0800

Medicaid is a government health insurance plan available to low income families and individuals. These persons must fit into eligibility groups that are recognized by both state and federal laws. The Medicaid government health insurance program sends money directly to the health care providers. It does not reimburse individuals directly. Some states require Medicaid members to pay a small co-payment with each visit to a health care professional. This is a state gov... Tags: Government Health Insurance

Different Types of Alabama Group Health Insurance

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:42:46 -0800

HMO stands for health maintenance organization and is a popular type of insurance plan for several reasons. First of all, it is often the most affordable plan available. The paperwork necessary for such a plan is considered minimal, and the copayments are usually low. A copayment is the amount of money due up front when seeing a doctor or picking up a prescription. This amount may be as small as $5 but usually ranges from $10 to $30. There are of course some disadvantag... Tags: Alabama Group Health Insurance