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Results 1 - 10 of 76 for Insurance
  1. Understanding health insurance plans 
    Most insurance companies offer different types of health plans. And when you are comparing plans, it can sometimes seem ... Depending on how you get your health insurance, you may have a ... (HMOs). These plans offer a network of health care providers ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000879.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Consumer rights and protections 
    ... to understand. These rights must be provided by insurance plans in the Health Insurance Marketplace as well as most other types of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001947.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Understanding Medicare 
    Medicare is federal government-run health insurance for people age 65 or older. Some other people also may receive Medicare such as: Younger people with certain disabilities People who ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000945.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. How to choose a health plan 
    When it comes to getting health insurance, you may have more than one option. Many employers offer more than one plan. If you are buying from the Health Insurance ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000861.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Understanding your hospital bill 
    ... the bill is correct. If you have health insurance, you may also get a form from your insurance company, called an Explanation of Benefits (EOB). This ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000881.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Understanding your health care costs 
    All health insurance plans include out-of-pocket costs. These are costs that you have to pay for your care, such as copayments and deductibles. The insurance company pays the rest. You may need to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000878.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Choosing a doctor and hospital for your cancer treatment 
    ... and provide emotional support? If you have health insurance, you should also ask if the doctor accepts ... Along with asking your doctor: Ask your health insurance for a list of doctors who treat cancer. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000928.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. How to choose a nursing home 
    ... Nursing home care is expensive, and most health insurance won't cover the full cost. Often people ... a partner's nursing home care. Long-term care insurance, if you have it, may pay for short- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000956.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Coping with cancer - finding the support you need 
    ... along with groups that can help. Some health insurance plans have staff that can help you find ... offer programs for people who do not have insurance, or whose insurance does not cover the full ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000917.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Getting a prescription filled 
    ... the phone number on the back of your insurance card. Call the pharmacy you want to use ... see if they have a contract with your insurance plan. To help the pharmacist fill the prescription: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001956.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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