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Health insurance is a very important type of insurance to have, especially if you are suffering from a chronic illness or a physical issue that requires a significant amount of care. The high costs of medical treatments make them unaffordable for most people to pay for the entire cost out of their bank accounts. Health insurance is there to pay the bill when the covered individuals face high costs for necessary medical treatments. Not having health insurance for a period of time can be a very scary prospect because the afflicted person will be responsible for all of the costs of their care. This is why many people seek short term health insurance when they are facing gaps in their insurance coverage.
What Is Short Term Health Insurance?
Short term health insurance is very similar to traditional health insurance. The person chooses a policy that has the coverage that they need and pays a monthly premium price to keep the policy in effect. If the premium payment is not made on time, the person runs the risk of having the insurance company cancel the policy. These policies are generally purchased when a person loses their employer-sponsored health insurance and are not yet eligible for insurance through a new employer.
Comparing Policies
Comparing short term health insurance policies before buying one can save you a lot of money. Different insurers have different types of policies available at various rates, so you will have to review them carefully to ensure you are getting the best one for your needs. It is important to compare health insurance policies that are similar when you are reviewing them to figure out which one has the best value. If the policies that you are comparing have different types of coverage, then it will not be an accurate comparison and you will not get a clear picture of which policy is the best deal.
Exclusions
It is also important to review the exclusions to the policies before deciding which one to purchase. Some health insurance policies will not cover certain types of medical treatments or issues arising from certain conditions. For example, some inexpensive health insurance policies will not cover any health care related to a pregnancy or a health condition that was diagnosed before the start of the insurance policy. If additional coverage is needed, additional coverage can be added for an additional cost or the person can choose a different type of policy to purchase.
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