If you are purchasing health insurance for the first time or haven't had to shop for it in many years, there are some things you should know about the state of health insurance in 2009. Read on to learn about current prices and recent developments in the U.S. health insurance field...
In 2009, most medical coverage plans cost between $75 and $1500 dollars per month, depending upon the insurer, level of coverage, and various characteristics of the insured individual (age, tobacco use, etc). Although relatively inexpensive high-deductible policies do exist, people should remain wary of deceptive advertisements promising comprehensive coverage at little cost.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a relatively new development. Some insurance policies with moderately high deductibles include access to a tax-free HSA. This enables people to more easily save for medical costs the insurer doesn't cover. These accounts aren't available to uninsured people or those with very low or high deductibles (the amount you pay each year before the insurer begins paying for medical expenses).
If you recently qualified for Medicare, you should know about the changes regarding Medicare Part D which took effect in 2006. To receive prescription drug coverage, Medicare recipients sign up for a Part D plan from a private health insurance provider available in their local area. Part D is offered independently from other coverage, but is also bundled with some private Medicare Advantage plans.
As of August, 2009 the government, media, and political parties continue to talk about health care reform, but the specifics of such legislation are still unclear. It remains to be seen what effect this will have upon the health insurance industry in 2010 and beyond.
Rickey Pearce writes about various insurance and medical issues. Rickey recommends Rocky Mountain Health Plans as a provider of Colorado affordable health insurance.
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