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Some insurance plans may include coverage for contacts and glasses, though most don't.
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Some insurance plans may include coverage for contacts and glasses, though most don't.
Under the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance policies must cover prescription drugs.
The difference between an HMO and a PPO is in their costs and health care options.
To maximize the benefits of your insurance policy, you will likely need to choose a doctor from within your health plan's network.
Co-insurance and co-payments are different forms of cost sharing between you and your insurance company.
The Affordable Care Act requires that all health insurance policies cover 10 essential benefits, including emergency treatment.
If your health insurance is provided by your employer, you will lose coverage if you are laid off or fired. But there are options to stay covered.
Now that you have health insurance, you may be wondering how to use it. Check out these answers to some common questions about health insurance.
Some insurance companies allow policies to be extended to unmarried partners.
Finding a new primary care physician takes time, patience and research. Start by considering your personal needs.
A main goal of Obamacare is to switch the nation's healthcare system from one that focuses on treating illness to one that works to prevent illness and promote health and longevity.
Different insurance companies have different formats for their insurance cards, but all cards contain the same basic information.
Your insurance company and state government maintain directories of doctors. These can be great starting places for learning where to get care.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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