With soaring health care costs, it's no wonder that so many people are uninsured and can't afford doctor's visits and medical care. With a consumer-driven health plan, consumers control their medical needs and expenses in an affordable way. With a solution for managing the costs of health care, people can be more proactive in their preventive medical needs, which leads to healthier lifestyles.
While a high-deductible health plan offers affordable coverage for major medical expenses, you will be responsible for a number of out-of-pocket costs, including:
While the monthly premiums on these plans are low, out-of-pocket expenses can really add up. Consider a consumer-driven health plan strategy to manage the costs.
There is a relatively simple solution for controlling expenses that are not covered under a high-deductible health plan - a Health Savings Account (HSA). With a small amount of planning, an HSA allows you to save and spend tax-free money on qualified medical expenses. Once you hit the magic deductible amount, which varies depending on the plan, the insurance coverage takes over and covers those expenses as outlined in your policy.
Securing an HSAWhen you research catastrophic health insurance or other high-deductible plans, also review the options for a Health Savings Account. Many insurance companies have an HSA option to assist with your medical costs. Review the HSA plan carefully to ensure that any unused money in your account may be kept or rolled over at the end of the year.
Determine the amount that you will contribute to your Health Savings Account to be used to cover medical costs. The combination of a high-deductible plan and an HSA is an excellent option for consumers to effectively manage their health care costs.
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