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The document discusses different types of health insurance in the United States. It explains that health care costs are very high, so most people have health insurance through their employers or private insurance companies. It then defines common health insurance terms like premiums, co-payments, and deductibles. Finally, it outlines several public health insurance programs in the US like Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and Workers' Compensation that provide coverage for specific groups.

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Introduction to Health Science Investigate the Various Aspects of Health Insurance
Why is Health Care so Expensive?
Look at all they charge for….. Who pays for it all?
WOW!
01 health insurance
Health Insurance • Health care costs, including dental, are so high that most people have some type of insurance plan. • Insurance companies require a fee in return for coverage for specific medical and dental care.
Premium • Periodic payment for healthcare or prescription drug coverage.
Co-payment • Amount the subscriber pays for medical service. • Paid to the provider on the day of medical care.
Deductible • Amount the subscriber must pay before insurance will pay.
Health Maintenance Organizations • Require members to pay a co-payment for medical services. • Must get medical care from providers that agree to the fee the HMO is willing to pay.
Preferred Provider Organization • Physician groups and hospitals working together to give health care at a reduced cost to companies. • Employees of these companies contract with PPOs and agree to see their providers.
Medicaid • Health insurance funded by the state and federal government. • Blind, disabled, and low income generally able to qualify.
Medicare • Health insurance provided by the government to people over the age of 65.
TRICARE • Health care program for active duty service members, retirees, and their families.
Workers’ Compensation • Employees that get injured or die at work are covered by state workers’ compensation laws. • Includes illness resulting from the workplace.
Learn about YOUR Insurance • Talk to your parents and fill out the worksheet and learn about the type of health insurance you have.

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01 health insurance

  • 1. Introduction to Health Science Investigate the Various Aspects of Health Insurance
  • 2. Why is Health Care so Expensive?
  • 3. Look at all they charge for….. Who pays for it all?
  • 6. Health Insurance • Health care costs, including dental, are so high that most people have some type of insurance plan. • Insurance companies require a fee in return for coverage for specific medical and dental care.
  • 7. Premium • Periodic payment for healthcare or prescription drug coverage.
  • 8. Co-payment • Amount the subscriber pays for medical service. • Paid to the provider on the day of medical care.
  • 9. Deductible • Amount the subscriber must pay before insurance will pay.
  • 10. Health Maintenance Organizations • Require members to pay a co-payment for medical services. • Must get medical care from providers that agree to the fee the HMO is willing to pay.
  • 11. Preferred Provider Organization • Physician groups and hospitals working together to give health care at a reduced cost to companies. • Employees of these companies contract with PPOs and agree to see their providers.
  • 12. Medicaid • Health insurance funded by the state and federal government. • Blind, disabled, and low income generally able to qualify.
  • 13. Medicare • Health insurance provided by the government to people over the age of 65.
  • 14. TRICARE • Health care program for active duty service members, retirees, and their families.
  • 15. Workers’ Compensation • Employees that get injured or die at work are covered by state workers’ compensation laws. • Includes illness resulting from the workplace.
  • 16. Learn about YOUR Insurance • Talk to your parents and fill out the worksheet and learn about the type of health insurance you have.