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Maximizing Your Health Insurance Benefits : A Consumer's Guide to New and Traditional Plans by Richard Epstein (1997, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-100275955109

ISBN-139780275955106

eBay Product ID (ePID)342022

Product Key Features

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameMaximizing Your Health Insurance Benefits : a Consumer's Guide to New and Traditional Plans

Publication Year1997

SubjectAdministration, Consumer Guides, Insurance / Health, General

TypeTextbook

AuthorRichard Epstein

Subject AreaReference, Health & Fitness, Business & Economics, Medical

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight17.6 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN97-008861

Dewey Edition21

Reviews"The book is written in a language that can be understood by the average consumer. It is a good tool for the average person trying to make sense out of the nonsense called the American health care insurance system." Employee Assistance Quarterly, "The book is written in a language that can be understood by the average consumer. It is a good tool for the average person trying to make sense out of the nonsense called the American health care insurance system."- Employee Assistance Quarterly, "At this point, the health insurance system seems an almost impenetrable maze....At times, the tangle is so thick that consumers are unable to obtain the health insurance benefits to which they are entitled. Maximizing Your Health Insurance Benefits is designed to help consumers overcome those difficulties. It is written in a practical, easy-to-understand style--in both language and design....Start making room for this in your bookcase now. But put it within easy reach. This book will be a family friend for a long time to come." Exceptional Parent, "At this point, the health insurance system seems an almost impenetrable maze....At times, the tangle is so thick that consumers are unable to obtain the health insurance benefits to which they are entitled. Maximizing Your Health Insurance Benefits is designed to help consumers overcome those difficulties. It is written in a practical, easy-to-understand style--in both language and design....Start making room for this in your bookcase now. But put it within easy reach. This book will be a family friend for a long time to come."- Exceptional Parent

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal368.38/2/00297

Table Of ContentIntroduction The Basic Tools The Health Insurance Maze Understanding the Language of Health Insurance Developing a Systematic Approach to Dealing with Health Insurance Claims Health Insurance Plans Traditional Individual and Group Plans, Doctors' Bills Traditional Individual and Group Plans, Hospital Bills Self-funded Plans Managed Care Plans CHAMPUS and Medical Savings Accounts Medicare and Medicare-Related Programs Medicare Medigap and Secondary Health Insurance Policies Medicare HMOs Specialized Situations Extending Coverage through COBRA, the Portability Act, and Conversion Options Programs for Children and Adults with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs Coverage for Long-term Health Care Conclusion: The Future of Health Insurance in America Appendix A: Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Health Insurance Appendix B: Sources of Information and Advice on Specific Health Insurance Issues Glossary Index

SynopsisA comprehensive guide designed to help consumers understand the American health insurance system so that they can obtain the benefits to which they are entitled. Epstein explains the ins and outs of both new and traditional health insurance plans, including traditional individual and group policies, HMOs and other types of managed care plans, self-funded plans, Medicare, Medicare HMOs, Medigap, long-term care, COBRA, CHAMPUS, and Medical Savings Accounts. Written by a nationally syndicated columnist, this useful volume also deals with special health insurance issues related to children, adults with special needs, and individuals who may need long-term care. In addition, Epstein provides valuable information for individuals who are in the process of changing jobs or making changes in their marital or family status, choosing a health insurance plan, or arranging long-term care--including placement in a nursing home or an assisted-living facility--for an aging parent. The book has a practical focus with a variety of tables and worksheets to help consumers establish a system for preventing health insurance problems, and for dealing with any health insurance problems that may arise. It also contains answers to common questions about health insurance, and provides a list of organizations that offer detailed information and advice in regard to specific health insurance problems., A comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide designed to help consumers understand the American health insurance system so that they can obtain the benefits to which they are entitled.

LC Classification NumberHG9396