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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Cheap Health Insurance -- Ways To Get It

By Chimezirim Odimba

Folks who have discovered what to do don't have any problems getting the lowest rates without downgrading the quality of coverage they get. I'll share a number of steps to take if you want huge savings that won't leave you with insufficient coverage...

The use of tobacco in any form will add to your rates. For instance, you'll get a higher premium if you chew or snuff tobacco.

Therefore, you will help yourself get lower rates if you avoid tobacco use in any form.

Some people find themselves in a situation where they are not qualified for Medicaid and as well have great difficulty paying for standard health insurance. If you are one of such, then you can reduce your budget for health care by getting a discount medical card.

This type of card gives you access to a network of health care providers who are contracted to give services at reduced rates to all card carriers. These cards are not managed by any health insurance carrier.

If you've been disqualified from regular health insurance because of a pre-existing condition or think your rate is too expensive then you can lower your spend by making use of this type of card. One advantage of a discount medical card is that everybody can use it. All you have to do is pay an affordable monthly fee and you'll be eligible to use the services of a network of health care providers at a lower rate.

There is a special kind of savings account called the Flexible Spending Account. This type of account is designed for you to save tax-free dollars specifically for your health needs. The selling point about this account is that it permits you to roll over the amount not used into another year tax free. With this you can eventually save a reasonable amount to take care of your health care needs.

How much do you want to contribute to payments for seeing your doctor? This is what is known as your co-pay in case you don't know already. Increasing your co-pay reduces your costs. If you rarely ever need to see a doctor, you will lower your rate considerable by opting for a high co-pay.

Confirm if your preferred company has unreasonable limits. The maximum amount an insurer will pay out if a policyholder develops a catastrophic ailment is worth considering. If they have limits that you think is unreasonable then it is time to shop for another provider.

Do not also fail to check to ensure the maximum you will be required to contribute to treatments each year is okay for you. Like I said for the previous case, start shopping for another insurer if their maximum is too high for comfort.

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