It seems that every day there is an article about the rising cost of health insurance, the high number of people with no health insurance, and our system of financing medical care which is broken and needs repair or replacement.
Ins and Outs and others of health insurance
One of the great benefits of working at a full time job, is that often times your employer will provide health insurance. This insurance doesn’t come free, most likely a portion of your salary is deducted to cover it’s costs, however becuase you are under a company you can acheive greater discounts through group rates.
Different Types of Health Insurance in California
Whether you buy group or individual health insurance in California, the options you have regarding the different types of health insurance are generally the same. In some groups you can even choose from available plans. These different types are traditional health insurance, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and preferred provider organizations (PPOs).