With Individual and Family Health Insurance “Open Enrollment“ upon us (October 1st), we wanted to share another educational (but entertaining) video.
We will continue to update you as new information is available.
Get Ready for Obamacare
Another wonderful animated video from the Kaiser Family Foundation. It gives us a detailed overview of how the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) will work and how this new law will affect all of us.
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What is a Prescription Drug Deductible?
In the world of health insurance, “deductible” is a common word. It refers to an amount of money that you pay out of your pocket before the insurance company begins to pay. A prescription deductible is the portion you’d pay first, then after you’ve paid the deductible, you may only have to pay a co-pay when you pick up your medication.
If you are single, you would only have to meet your prescription deductible. If you have two or more people in your family, each member may have to meet their own prescription deductible which could be up to 2 deductibles in the family. A prescription deductible is different and separate from the medical deductible, unless otherwise stated. One deductible is for medical, ie: hospitalization, doctors, etc., and the other deductible is for filling your prescriptions.
Are Ambulance Rides Covered By Health Insurance?
If you have a qualified health plan (QHP) the answer is yes, ambulance rides are covered. A QHP is an insurance plan that is certified by Nevada Health Link in Nevada that covers “10 essential health care benefits” including emergency transportation. You may need to pay a deductible, co-payment, or co-insurance for your ambulance trip.
Does My Auto Insurance Policy Cover My Trailer?
You have an auto insurance policy that covers damage to your vehicle, but what if you regularly use your vehicle to pull your trailer? Does that trailer have the same coverage as your car or truck?