Life and Health Insurance
Foundation for Education
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 If you’ve ever been sick or injured, you know how important it is to have health insurance coverage. Health insurance pays for things big and small, from a lab test that might cost $75 to a hospital stay for major surgery that could cost thousands of dollars. It gives you peace of mind of knowing that no matter what kind of care or procedure you or a family member might require, you won’t have to worry about shouldering the cost on your own.As important has health insurance is, it can also be very confusing. To make smart health insurance choices, you need a basic understanding of all the key terms, acronyms and concepts. This section answers common questions about health insurance, provides information about different types of policies, and discusses how to compare one policy with another. There’s also an interactive healthcare cost estimator that lets you view the average cost of common medical procedures, making it clear that health insurance coverage is a necessity for anyone. |
