If health care is important to you, you may feel devastated when you lose your healthcare.
With the downward spiral that the economy has been experiencing, companies are trying to do everything to stay in business.
For some corporations, this can mean lay-offs and a reduction in work force.
For others, this means cutting costs in other areas, including healthcare.
It can seem like a scary thing to be without benefits for you and your family, but you have options.
#1 - Purchase your own individual and family healthcare.
There are important things to consider when purchasing individual and family health care plans.
Do you want to choose your own doctor, or are you okay choosing from a pre-screened network? Do you have any pre-existing conditions that may prevent you from getting insurance? Circumstances like these may affect your decisions and monthly premiums.
You will also want to look at whether there is a deductible - a fee that is paid before your coverage starts.
If you choose a plan with a high deductible, your monthly premiums may be much lower.
Just be aware that should you need medical attention, your deductible amount must come out of your pocket before your insurance benefits kick in.
Choose a plan that has a deductible you can handle as well as monthly that are premiums within your budget.
#2 - Purchase a discount health plan.
This is a health care option that is not technically "health insurance" but with this type of plan, you are offered discount prices on medical procedures, office visits, emergency room visits, etc.
The administrators in a discount program bargain with your physician and come up with a reduced fee for their services.
Then, you only pay the discounted fee instead of the full priced fee that is charged to the general public.
Most times these discount plans offer a 20-40% savings.
Even though this is not traditional insurance, it is a way to save money with reduced costs so that you do not have to come up with the full payment when you need medical services.
#3 - Visit a participating pharmacy.
Some pharmacies offer physical exams, vaccinations, and treatment for a number of medical conditions for an affordable price.
They may also offer diagnostic testing for common ailments as well.
If you are uninsured, be sure to check with pharmacies in your area to see if they offer any of these services.
Try to be proactive and check for these services before they are needed so you will know the offerings and prices before you purchase a health care plan.
So the bottom line is, should you lose your insurance, do not feel like there is nothing you can do.
Although it may be devastating when you lose your healthcare, there are other avenues you can take and options that are available so that you are covered.
Take charge of your situation and start shopping around now for the best option for you and your family.
With the downward spiral that the economy has been experiencing, companies are trying to do everything to stay in business.
For some corporations, this can mean lay-offs and a reduction in work force.
For others, this means cutting costs in other areas, including healthcare.
It can seem like a scary thing to be without benefits for you and your family, but you have options.
#1 - Purchase your own individual and family healthcare.
There are important things to consider when purchasing individual and family health care plans.
Do you want to choose your own doctor, or are you okay choosing from a pre-screened network? Do you have any pre-existing conditions that may prevent you from getting insurance? Circumstances like these may affect your decisions and monthly premiums.
You will also want to look at whether there is a deductible - a fee that is paid before your coverage starts.
If you choose a plan with a high deductible, your monthly premiums may be much lower.
Just be aware that should you need medical attention, your deductible amount must come out of your pocket before your insurance benefits kick in.
Choose a plan that has a deductible you can handle as well as monthly that are premiums within your budget.
#2 - Purchase a discount health plan.
This is a health care option that is not technically "health insurance" but with this type of plan, you are offered discount prices on medical procedures, office visits, emergency room visits, etc.
The administrators in a discount program bargain with your physician and come up with a reduced fee for their services.
Then, you only pay the discounted fee instead of the full priced fee that is charged to the general public.
Most times these discount plans offer a 20-40% savings.
Even though this is not traditional insurance, it is a way to save money with reduced costs so that you do not have to come up with the full payment when you need medical services.
#3 - Visit a participating pharmacy.
Some pharmacies offer physical exams, vaccinations, and treatment for a number of medical conditions for an affordable price.
They may also offer diagnostic testing for common ailments as well.
If you are uninsured, be sure to check with pharmacies in your area to see if they offer any of these services.
Try to be proactive and check for these services before they are needed so you will know the offerings and prices before you purchase a health care plan.
So the bottom line is, should you lose your insurance, do not feel like there is nothing you can do.
Although it may be devastating when you lose your healthcare, there are other avenues you can take and options that are available so that you are covered.
Take charge of your situation and start shopping around now for the best option for you and your family.
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