Beware of Discount Plans and Limited Benefit Insurance Plans PDF Print E-mail
Written by Nancy Lockerman   
Saturday, 09 August 2008 11:46
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Beware of Discount Plans and Limited Benefit Insurance Plans

 

When reviewing health insurance policies, don't confuse discount plans or limited benefit insurance with actual health insurance. Be sure to ask the $100,000 question.

What would I have to pay if I were hospitalized with a severe illness or injury and facing a hospital bill of $100,000 or more?

This is, after all, the reason you have insurance.  Make sure the policy you are considering pays what you expect.  For instance, in the example below which would you prefer to pay:

 

Hospital Bill

You Pay

Insurance Plan Pays

$100,000

$1,000 - $5,000

$95,000 - $99,000

Hospital Bill

You Pay

Discount Plan Pays

$100,000

$75,000

$25,000

 

Beware of the discount plan that pays only $25,000. Protect your future; know the answers before you buy.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 October 2009 13:46 )