Who Pays? (Funding and Insurance)
This federal program provides health insurance primarily for people aged 65 and older.
What is Medicare
You should go here for life-threatening emergencies like chest pain or severe difficulty breathing.
What is the Emergency Room ( ER)
This is the monthly "subscription fee" you pay to have health insurance, even if you don't use it that month.
What is Premium
This is the best place to go for routine check-ups and long-term health management.
What is urgent care
This joint federal and state program provides healthcare coverage for individuals with low incomes.
What is Medicaid
If you have a minor injury like a sprained ankle or a sore throat but can't wait for a doctor's appointment, you might visit this clinic.
What is Urgent Care
The specific amount of money you must pay out-of-pocket for medical services before your insurance starts to pay.
What is a Deductible
This 2010 law, often called "Obamacare," aimed to make insurance more affordable and prevented companies from denying people with pre-existing conditions.
What is the "Affordable Care Act (ACA) "