Difference between revisions of "Health insurance"
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| − | Health insurance is a type of [[insurance]] | + | Health insurance is a type of [[insurance]] that [[covers]] the cost of [[healthcare]] expenses. These expenses are generally related to illnesses, injuries and health conditions, but may also be related to promoting health and wellness. Expenses usually include medical, surgical, drug prescription, and other healthcare services. |
Health insurance is typically arranged in the form a defined [[health insurance plan]] (also known as a health insurance policy). | Health insurance is typically arranged in the form a defined [[health insurance plan]] (also known as a health insurance policy). | ||
Depending on the type of health insurance coverage, either the insured pays costs out-of-pocket and is then reimbursed, or the insurer makes payments directly to the provider. | Depending on the type of health insurance coverage, either the insured pays costs out-of-pocket and is then reimbursed, or the insurer makes payments directly to the provider. | ||
Revision as of 08:10, 15 February 2017
What is health insurance?
Health insurance is a type of insurance that covers the cost of healthcare expenses. These expenses are generally related to illnesses, injuries and health conditions, but may also be related to promoting health and wellness. Expenses usually include medical, surgical, drug prescription, and other healthcare services.
Health insurance is typically arranged in the form a defined health insurance plan (also known as a health insurance policy).
Depending on the type of health insurance coverage, either the insured pays costs out-of-pocket and is then reimbursed, or the insurer makes payments directly to the provider.
