Wednesday

Helpful Hints For Handling Your Health Insurance

Everyone needs health insurance. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford health insurance, and still have money left over to afford to function in society. Even if you can afford health insurance, maybe you find it confusing. All of the options you can get with your policy, can be more than a little daunting. Here are some tips to help you find a worthwhile health insurance plan.

Your health insurance needs change as you move through life. Periodically, take a look at your health insurance coverage to make sure it meets your needs, particularly if you have a family. Does it still make sense to stay on your work's health insurance policy, or does your spouse's policy offer better coverage for this time in your lives?

To save money on health insurance, one strategy is to pool your resources with a group of people. Doing so lets employers offer cheaper insurance to their employees. If you're on your own, you may be able to take advantage of these savings by forming your own group or joining an existing one.

Consider high deductible health insurance policies. If you are young and healthly with no family history of serious health problems, a high deductible health insurance policy could be suitable for you. These policies make health insurance coverage much more affordable, but make should that you are aware of medical problems which aren't covered by the policy.

If a health insurance company representative asks you a question to which you do not know the answer, tell them so. There is no shame in telling them that you are unsure of what they are asking, and they should call your physician to get the proper answer. They may seem frustrated, but that's okay. Don't let it bother you.

Having health insurance can be a huge relief. No more need to put off doctor's visits, on the off chance that you might recover all on your own. No more worries about something catastrophic and very unfortunate happening. Put those tips to good use and live a happy, healthy life.

1 comment:

Eric said...

Hi Mary! I listened to you on my first live Webinar the other night, with Tim and Adam, and you are an inspiration for what I am trying to achieve with mobile marketing right now.
But I'm 25 and DEAD BROKE. The only reason I have the LMM program, is because I sold my mom on the idea to purchase it for me. I get discouraged a lot when trying to market myself, and I have no money to help leverage my Blog, or use ads in Facebook... Even getting flyers out is a money issue.
What cost effective, or cheap ways are there for me to help that problem? Or might I just have to pound the pavement and get a few affiliates or clients first, so they can fund my marketing?