Whether you’ve had the same health insurance company for years or switched to a new health insurance company, the variance in cost is directly related to whether a healthcare provider is within your health insurance company’s network (if you have a PPO), if you have a deductible to satisfy first, or if you have a co-pay.
The good news is that even those with very limited incomes can get low-cost health insurance or even free medical coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplace health insurance plans, often referred to as Obamacare, or through Nevada Medicaid.
A single-payer health care system is one in which there is one party that collects all healthcare fees and covers all health care costs. In theory, this could reduce medical costs because there would be significantly fewer entities involved in the system, thus cutting down on administrative costs.
A drug formulary is a list of the prescription drugs that your health insurance company has agreed to cover so that when you fill your prescription, you don’t pay the full price of the medication. In most cases, formularies are comprised of drugs that are the safest, most effective, and most affordable.
Most people have never heard of association health plans; however, these health insurance plans have been around for decades. Association Health Plans may have fewer benefits but will most likely have lower premiums, making them an attractive option for those who are young, healthy, and on a budget.
Short-term health insurance is a special policy designed to provide coverage during times of transition when traditional health insurance coverage may be impractical or unavailable.
In most cases, when someone is talking about state-based health insurance, they’re referring to a health insurance plan that is regulated by the Department of Insurance in that state. These plans are sold through state health insurance exchanges.
If you’re nearing the end of your policy term and you’re planning to auto-renew rather than go through the process again, you may end up paying too much for auto insurance or worse, find yourself underinsured.
Among the primary causes of this persistent problem is the lack of competition. Consumers still have limited options when it comes to health insurance and health care providers.
Up until 10/1/2019, Nevada residents had the option of enrolling in off-exchange health insurance plans at any time during the year. The catch? There was a 90-day waiting period after enrollment before coverage becomes effective.