Monday, March 2, 2009

Catastrophic Health Insurance: Things You Have To Know

Posted on/at 7:34 PM by Wanto

By Chimezirim Odimba

In a disaster, catastrophic coverage is a lifesaver. There are several different types of catastrophic coverage available but there is also a form of catastrophic coverage which is designed to deal with health emergencies.

If you are considering catastrophic coverage, make sure to read the terms of any proposed insurance plan carefully, so that you can understand what, exactly, is covered. Catastrophic coverage usually has a exceptionally high deductible and a low payment.

Catastrophic coverage assists some in for affording major accidents and wide-ranging medical care. The costs of prolonged or emergency treatment can get quite high, and catastrophic coverage can ensure that someone does not go bankrupt dealing with medical bills.

For many, catastrophic health insurance coverage is a good investment even with a high deductible as opposed to paying for medical expenses out of pocket. Those who have no health insurance stand to gain from catastrophic health insurance.

These individuals will still have to pay for things like routine visits, medications, and so forth, but they can be assured that they will be provided for in the event of a major illness or accident. Many people who are generally healthy choose to go without health insurance for various reasons; catastrophic coverage can be an excellent idea for these individuals.

Not all catastrophic coverage is the same, and it is a good idea to read the terms of a plan carefully to make sure that you understand it. If you are working with an insurance representative, inquire about imaginary situations to find out whether they will be covered, and do not be anxious to ask for full details of the plan.

Think carefully about the kinds of events which you may be faced with, and make sure that you know about all of the exclusions in the insurance coverage before you buy. Catastrophic health insurance plans can usually be purchased either as an individual plan or as a group plan.

Certain pre-existing conditions, such as diabetes and mental health disorders, might mean you can't qualify for an individual catastrophic health plan without prior qualifying group coverage or at least that you can't get coverage for those pre-existing conditions. Group catastrophic health plans are at the discrepancy of HIPAA regulations, which states that you can't be exempt from enrollment or coverage, but could need to wait for coverage for any pre-existing conditions, dependant on your previous health insurance coverage.

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