Texas Health Insurance
How to Save Up to 70% on Health Insurance Premiums
Bob McElwain
Are you tired of paying too much for health insurance premiums?
Only 5 or 6 years ago health insurance seemed very affordable
with fantastic coverage to match. Well, if you’re an individual
or family who pays for health insurance today chances are you’re
literally getting punched in the pocket book, and it hurts.
Dramatically health insurance has changed over the last five years
and this article will no doubt arm you with the knowledge you need
to get the most out of your next health insurance plan. First,
an individual or family needs to identify with what they need out
of a health plan. Notice I say need, because unless you make more
money than you know what to do with there is no way in the world
most people can afford the "Perfect" plan with all the bells
and whistles.
Do you need a doctors office co pay?
Most people don’t realize this will save you up to 30%
with some companies by cutting this benefit out of your
health insurance plan. Doctors continually raise their fees
for visits and most of the time the consumer will go much faster
to the doctor if he or she has a $10 co pay as opposed to paying
the $50 the doctor may charge. Insurance companies pay millions
for these fees and trust me, after the first 12 months of your
plan being in effect you’re the one who will be paying by a
huge increase in your premium. I’ve seen insurance plans go up
79% after the first twelve months. Totally ridiculous.
The consumers cannot afford this.
Another huge problem which I’ll go more in depth
in another article is prescription drug cards.
I really can’t see where the consumer wins here either.
Don’t get me wrong, if you’re on an employer sponsored
group health insurance plan your probably getting a good deal
but I can assure you that your company is paying out the nose
for the coverage you’ve come to love. I talk to people weekly
who literally work for their health insurance coverage.
If you can do without a prescription drug plan I would.
It can generally save you 20 to 40% off your premium by
not having this benefit.
Consumers usually pay 500 to 700 dollars a year
for this benefit alone while the average family who can
qualify for individual or family medical plans don’t spend near
this amount of money. And, once again when you finally use your
card the insurance company will generally offset the cost at
your renewal date by raising your health insurance premium.
Cut out these things and go with a deductible of $1,000 or higher
and you will definitely save yourself money both in the short
and long term. Most of us can pay for the occasional doctor visit
and prescription rather than giving our money up front to the
Insurance Company. Just a little food for thought.
About the Author
Ryan Orrell has been a specialist in the field of
health insurance since 1996 counseling hundreds of individuals
and families on policies which may be right for them.
Ryan is president of http://www.quotemonster.com,
an online shopping service designed to help individuals
and families find affordable health insurance plans.
This article is also posted on the Web at
http://www.quotemonster.com/health-insurance-article-1.html
International Travel and Health Insurance
David M. Schmader
Embarking on Your Dream Vacation
Are your Plans Complete?
Your bags are packed, passport and papers in order and you couldn’t be in a
higher state of excitement preparing for travel to that wonderful, exotic location.
This is the vacation you have planned it seems forever. As you sit on the plane,
you and your partner discuss for the hundredth time the scuba diving you will
do, the awesome rock climbing and hikes into the rain forest. Everything is
perfect!
Life seldom gets better than this.
Despite all the excitement of travel, Americans do have some concerns.
According to a survey by the Chubb Group, more than 70% of Americans surveyed
said their greatest concern when traveling is suffering a medical emergency...more
than double the fear of being mugged (30.7%), three times the fear of being
injured in a terrorist attack (23.4%).
What happens if a medical emergency arises when traveling overseas?
Many people assume that while they are out of the U.S. or Canada they will be
covered by their standard medical plan. However, most traditional health insurance
plans are not designed for international travel.
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, approximately 27 million travelers
board U.S. airlines for overseas destinations and almost 26 million foreign
travelers come to the U.S. each year. However, many are not prepared for a medical
emergency abroad.
Most traditional health insurance plans would not cover an unexpected illness
or injury during international travel. But travelers with international medical
insurance would have protection for scenarios ranging from a local ambulance
trip to an emergency evacuation for care at the nearest qualified medical facility.
Some even offer repatriation flights out of the country where the traveler is
located back to the US.
Available plans can cover individuals or groups for specific periods of time
abroad and can be in effect should they be stationed abroad for an extended
period of time. There are policies for corporations to insure their personnel,
plans to cover missionaries who are on an outreach program and for those participating
in extreme sports. International travel medical insurance should be considered
for anyone traveling or living abroad.
©David M. Schmader, Solon, Ohio January, 2005
www.brownschmader.com
About the Author
David Schmader is an independent broker agent located in the Cleveland Ohio suburb of Solon, Ohio. With over 25 years of corporate finance experience he specializes in serving the individual, professional and small business markets.
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