Health Insurance

Need to go to the doctor, get a prescription filled, or see a therapist? You may also be wondering, how you are going to pay for all of the healthcare services you need. That’s where health insurance comes in.  Think of health insurance as a contract between you and a health insurer. In exchange for a fee that is collected from you over a period of time, the health insurer agrees to pay some or all of your health expenses. Some things you may want to consider are your family size, your medical needs, and the deductible cost (what’s this?). To get a better understanding on how health insurance costs work, watch the video below by Consumer Reports:

You can buy private insurance from a private insurer, your job, or Get Covered Illinois: the Illinois Health Marketplace. To learn more about health insurance over all, Nerdwallet.com has everything you need to know from the basics, to more complicated topics like, what is a health spending account. You can find their facts on health insurance here—Nerd Wallet: Health Insurance Guide

Click on the images below to learn more about health insurance options that may be available to you.

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