Health Insurance Reform Guide In 2010

coverage are prohibited from setting lifetime maximum limits on the dollar value of benefits and from setting unreasonable annual limits on the dollar value of benefits, effective six months after enactment.

National High Risk Pool. People with pre existing conditions who are uninsurable will be eligible for subsidized coverage through a national high risk pool, beginning 90 days after enactment.

Limits on Share of Private Premiums Insurers Spend on Non Medical Costs. New limits will be set for the percent of premiums that insurers can spend on non medical claim costs.

Annual Review of Health Premium Increases. Effective immediately, the HHS secretary and states will establish a new process for annual review of unreasonable insurance premium increases.

Elimination of Cost Sharing for Preventive Care in Medicare and Private Plans. In 2010, cost sharing for proven preventive care services is eliminated in both Medicare and private plans.

How health insurance works. When I consider purchasing an individual health insurance plan for myself or my family, do I have any financial obligations beyond the monthly premium and annual deductible? Answers: It depends on the plan, but typically. Co-Payments: Some plans include a co-payment, which is typically a specific flat fee you pay for each medical service, such as for an office visit. After the co-payment is made, the insurance company typically pays the remainder of the covered medical charges. Deductibles: Some plans include a deductible, which typically refers to the amount of money you must pay each year before your health insurance plan starts to pay for covered medical expenses. Coinsurance: Some plans include coinsurance. Coinsurance is a cost sharing requirement that makes you responsible for paying a certain percentage of any costs. The insurance company pays the remaining percentage of the covered medical expenses after your insurance deductible is met. Out-of-pocket limit: Some plans include an out-of-pocket limit. Typically, the out-of-pocket limit is the maximum amount you will pay out of your own pocket for covered medical expenses in a given year. The out-of-pocket limit typically includes deductibles and coinsurance. But, out-of-pocket limits don’t typically apply to co-payments. Lifetime maximum: Most plans include a lifetime maximum. Typically the lifetime maximum is the amount your insurance plan will pay for covered medical expenses in …
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