WITH HEALTH CARE costs rising nearly 15 percent this year, many of us are faced with larger premiums, deductibles and co-payments. Now that open enrollment at most companies is underway, you can explore your options to pick the plan that best meets your needs. Learn more about health insurance options by exploring these links:
Insurance Information Institute: www.iii.org
Where can I get more information regarding health insurance?
If you have specific questions regarding your insurance coverage, contact your health plan directly or speak to the benefits administrator where you work. For information on Medicare, call the agency at 800-638-6833 or visit: http://www.medicare.gov
Consumer information on the various health insurance plans that exist today is available from three leading insurance trade associations. They are:
American Association of Health Plans
1129 20th Street, NW - Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Life and Health Foundation for Education
2175 K Street, NW - Suite 250
Washington, DC 20037
Health Insurance Association of America
555 13th Street, NW - Suite 600 East
Washington, DC 20004