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Health Insurance Basics

Fee-for-service. PPO. Mutual company. Copayment. Coinsurance. What does it all mean?

Health insurance can be confusing. When you take the time to understand the basics, you take the first step toward getting the most from your health plan and helping control rising health care costs.

Did you know?

  • Some health plans allow you to see any doctor.

  • Some plans have specific provider networks. Your costs could be higher when using out-of-network providers.

  • An insurance company’s ownership affects its profit needs and could result in higher premiums.
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