UNDERSTANDING & CHOOSING YOUR INSURANCE
How should I choose among my health insurance options?
Fran Rogers, MSN, CRNP
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
PHA’s Frequently Asked Insurance Questions – Cost-Related Insurance Terms
“Get educated and be an expert in PH. Know what you are talking about and it will carry you far.”
Need More Information About Your Plan or Potential Plan?
Whether you are covered by a public plan or a private plan, you want to be an informed consumer. Accessing your treatment may depend on how well you know your plan and entitled benefits.
What Types of Insurance Are There?
There are many different types of insurance payers, plans and programs in the United States, each catering to different populations with different needs. Use this page to learn more about your current or potential plan.
Public payers are government-funded programs or types of financial support to help you pay for your medical treatments. Each program has different eligibility requirements, highlighted in the chart below, and application process.
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| Disability | Elderly & Retired | Low Income | Children | Military & Veteran | General | ||
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| Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance coverage to eligible, qualified elderly and disabled individuals. Coverage benefits vary based on the site of service (i.e. doctor’s office, hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient or home health treatments). More info |  |
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