2007-07-05 07:27:21 · 5 answers · asked by Randy M 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
you should go watch "sicko", out now at a theater near you. will explain more than you want to know.
2007-07-05 07:30:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
A person could write volumes and still not cover everything.
In VERY basic terms: health insurance helps cover the cost of some medical procedures limited by clauses, exceptions, deductibles, annual and lifetime maximums, etc.
It is paid for either by you, an employer, or by the government.
Health insurance is a hugely profitable industry with plenty of money to lobby for legislation favorable to continued profits.
Try doing a little research on the internet or talk to an insurance broker. You could spend years gathering information and still not know everything.
2007-07-05 14:33:43 · answer #2 · answered by emmalue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything? That's asking a lot.
The short answer: health insurance is a program when a portion of one's health costs are paid for by a company (or other entity, such as government). In exchange, the company's costs are covered by premiums.
Ta da!
2007-07-05 14:36:27 · answer #3 · answered by Jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Every insurance plan is different. You will have to ask your insurance provider or the HR department where you work to explain.
2007-07-05 14:30:28 · answer #4 · answered by Judy B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not "blowing you off," but there are many kinds. What type are you referring to? There are special groups under Medicare, PPO, HMO, office group plans. Please resubmit your question, with more specific details, and someone on the site can help you better. Thanks.
2007-07-05 14:42:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋