Health insurance didn't used to be something you had to think about. You got out of school, got a job, and were enrolled in your employer's health insurance plan 90 days later. Not only that, but it was a pretty good plan that gave you a lot of freedom in choosing your own doctor, among other things.

When it comes to health insurance plans, that no longer holds true today. Due to overregulation, government interference, frivolous lawsuits and other problems, medical costs and health insurance fees are rising rapidly.

When it comes to choosing the best health insurance plan for your unique situation, the most powerful tool you have at your disposal today is knowledge.

Understanding at least the basics of all the different health insurance plans will really help you determine what the best health insurance coverage will be for you or your family.

This will allow you to choose not only a cost effective plan but a plan with your needs in mind, such as using your own doctor, etc.

A health insurance plan can provide one or more of the following:

• Hospital, medical and surgical expenses resulting from sickness or an accident
• Accidental death or dismemberment
• Disability resulting from accident or sickness (sometimes this can also be referred to as "loss of income" or "loss of time"

An accident is an injury that occurs accidentally. A sickness is an illness or disease that is not the result of an accident. Knowing the difference is important because policies may have different provisions that apply to accidents or sickness.

Also, there are some companies that sell a separate accident policy that does not include sickness.

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