Types of Health Insurance

The types of health insurance range from group coverage to individual coverage to specific health coverage like dental, maternity, etc. The Decision to select a health plan type is not needed for those who are fortunate enough to have coverage provided by an employer. For those who are not so fortunate, these decisions can often times become incredibly stressful, especially for those have prior history of coverage or are in serious need of coverage due to certain health conditions.

Take the time to explore the types of health coverage options available to you and visit some of the additional links provided. It is important that this decision not be made quickly! Most important be realistic as to what you need, what you can afford, and will any previous medical history create a problem. Each health plan type and carrier will have a certain set of requirements or variables to determine your acceptance. Make sure this is clearly understood before making any purchase; otherwise this could end up creating unnecessary frustration and result in an application rejection.

Types of Health Insurance Protection:

Catastrophic Insurance
COBRA Insurance
Dental Insurance
HMO Health Plans
HSA - Health Savings Accounts
Indemnity Insurance Plans
PPO Health Plans
EPO Health Plans
POS Health Plans
Mini Medical Plans
Medical Discount Plans
Prescription Plans
Short-term health insurance
Vision Coverage