What is considered a qualifying event for health insurance coverage?

Question by Tim: What is considered a qualifying event for health insurance coverage? If I waived health insurance through work because I already have a policy and then during the year I involuntarily lose my health insurance is that considered a qualifying event to obtain coverage right away through my job’s insurance company and not having to wait for open enrollment?

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Answer by debijs~~State laws vary, in CA it is possible to be added back on, but it is up to your employer

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What is indemnity health insurance mean?

Question by Skip C: What is indemnity health insurance mean? I can sign up for health insurance under an HMO plan, a PPO plan or an indemnity plan? What is an indemnity plan?

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Answer by Mercedes Leannehttp://personalinsure.about.com/od/health/a/aa020606a.htm

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Can I reimburse myself health insurance costs from my company?

Question by Jackie S: Can I reimburse myself health insurance costs from my company? We used to have individual health insurance, and I would pay for it out of my own company (an S Corp). When we got insurance through my husband’s employer, I stopped reimbursing myself. He is paid for by the company, and then it costs extra to add myself and our child.

I was just going to deduct health insurance premiums on our Sch A, but we don’t have enough other medical

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Why is the co-pay for dental insurance more expensive than health insurance?

Question by 2fine4u: Why is the co-pay for dental insurance more expensive than health insurance? I compared the co pays on several reputable dental insurance companies and it is very expensive. Many things are not covered, even with the best dental insurance. Health insurance is usually a 10 dollar co pay for primary physicians and a 35-50 dollar co pay for specialty physicians. Is there any reason why dental insurance co pay is as expensive as it is?

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Answer by JenniferYou only go

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How does health insurance work in the US?

Question by synchronised: How does health insurance work in the US? I am a non-US citizen and need this information to do a case.

Specifically: 1) Is health insurance compulsory for everyone? 2) What happens if someone cannot afford it? 3) In the event that a medical procedure needs to be done, does health insurance cover all the bills? Does the patient need to pay anything extra? 4) Does the patient have any say over what kind of procedure he can take? Say if

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What type of health insurance should I get if I am self employed?

Question by Nean: What type of health insurance should I get if I am self employed? Hello I am a healthy female in my early thirties and a non smoker. I need to find decent health insurance that you would get from a good employer. I am new to this and dont understand what I need to have covered for health insurance. I am looking for some good advice and any suggestions. Thank You P.S- Is it usual that health insurance does not cover maternity?

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How would health insurance businesses be able to stay viable if the Senate bill is passed?

Question by johma513: How would health insurance businesses be able to stay viable if the Senate bill is passed? As I understand it, the bill forces all Americans to have health insurance. However, I think that the fine for having no health insurance is around $ 750. But after the year 2014, health insurance companies will not be able to turn customers away for preexisting conditions. Why wouldnt someone pay the fine or buy low end coverage until they got ill and supplement the coverage

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What reputable health insurance companies are out there?

Question by LOVER: What reputable health insurance companies are out there? My mom doesn’t have health insurance and my job doesn’t give insurance to family members.

I would like to pay monthly to a health insurance company so my mom could get health check up when she needs it.

Do you know any health insurance companies that can accept low monthly payments since I don’t get paid that much? We live in northern california.

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Answer by vw_astro69i am also in norcal –

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Health Insurance?

Question by prettyting: Health Insurance? I’m doing an assignment on health insurance and I wanted to know why is it a good thing to get health insurance?

Thanks!!!

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Answer by briango for life insurance. i has everything

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Health insurance?

Question by Tisha S: Health insurance? I have health insurance with my employer and it only covers 80% of the expenses. If I go to the doctor will they bill me for the 20% I have to pay out of pocket, or will I have to pay right then.

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Answer by AMIT Jdepends on the type of policy u have. If its cashless, u neednot hvae to pay anything there and then. If not, u will have to pay the entire amount there

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