Top 5 reasons people in the US don't have health coverage
1.
not a legal US resident
Type of insurance that would help to cover the cost of glasses and/or contacts.
What is vision insurance?
MOOP
What is Max out of pocket
1
Lab Fees
A document sent by an insurer to a patient explaining what was covered for a medical service.
What is Explanation of Benefits?
2
don't know its available
Insurance that would cover fillings, teeth cleaning and/or braces.
What is dental insurance?
CHIP
What is the Childrens Health Insurance Program
2
Outpatient Services
The amount that the insured person must pay out of pocket for services at a doctor's office.
What is Co-payment?
3
don't want to pay for it
Insurance to help covers expenses should you not be able to work due to an injury.
What is disability insurance?
HMO
What is health maintenance organization
3
Emergency Room visits
The amount a person must pay for health expenses before the insurance covers the cost.
What is a deductible?
4
too expensive
Insurance that provides financial payment to a beneficiary in the event of death.
What is life insurance?
PPO
What is preferred provider organization
4
Diagnostic Testing
A Federal law that lets you continue to buy health insurance for up to 18 months after you lose your job?
What is COBRA?
5
no employment
Form of insurance that provides payment for medical care when a person in injured on the job.
What is Worker's Compensation?
ACA
What is the affordable care act
5
Doctors Visits
The amount the policy-holder or his/her employer pays to the health plan each month to purchase health coverage.
What is a Premium?