Quantcast
Published On: Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019

Buying Health Insurance: The Do’s And Don’ts

It is an undeniable fact that the healthcare industry is getting more and more expensive with the passage of time, and unfortunately, at the same time, the instances of diseases are rising too. Long story short, if you are someone who is working on a salary system and if you are already on a tight budget, then you can’t just afford the healthcare expenses if you ever fall victim to some disease or a chronic health condition. For those who don’t know, health insurance is more of a financial backup plan for medical emergencies, and this is something that every individual must have.

It’s scary how diseases and medical conditions are inevitable. You just can’t avoid these things, right? Like what possibly can you do if you drink contaminated water and then have diarrhea or stomach infection? The point is that you can’t just predict that you will fall ill on this date and this time and you have to seek medical care one way or the other. Now, the one solution to be financially prepared for such situations is to buy a health insurance plan. Believe it or not, buying a health insurance plan can do wonders to your life as you’ll be relaxed that even if you fall ill or something goes wrong with your health, your insurance company is there to cover it for you.

Now, if you are reading this article right now, then there are chances that you are thinking about buying an insurance plan, it’s just that you want to fall into the right hands. Well, if that’s the case then yes, you are at the right place, reading the right content. You see, there are some companies out there that deny legit claims by the people when they ask for insurance, and these companies are nothing but scammers and fraudulent people. And in order to protect yourself from such companies, you should know some of the main do’s and don’ts of buying health insurance. Not only this, in fact, you should have some health insurance denial information too that under what circumstances it’s ok for a company to deny your claim and when should a company not deny your claim when you are asking for the insurance to cover your medical expenses.

Speaking of, here are the do’s and don’ts, you need to put the focus on;

1-Do proper market research

Market research is one of the most important things you need to do before buying an insurance plan. You see, there are so many insurance companies out there that one cannot just imagine, but on the other hand, it’s a fact that not all these companies are worthy of your time and energy. The point is that you are about to get insured and this means that you should take all the time in the world to find the one right company that can help you when you are in need.

2-Don’t understand? Don’t buy

Always follow your instinct, if a company is insisting you to buy their insurance policy and if you just can’t understand their policy or their behavior seems a little doubtful to you then just simply don’t buy from them. You can never run short of insurance companies so don’t worry and just only buy a health insurance plan from a company that seems legit. Also, as you will be giving these people a part of your salary for insurance, just first make sure and confirm that they are trustworthy and we repeat, only buy their insurance plan if you understand it and if you are satisfied with the company’s terms and conditions.

3- Do buy from a reputable company

Don’t settle for anything less, you are saving for your health, and this is the best thing one can ever do. Just make sure to buy health insurance from a reputable company, and for this, you, of course, need to make as much research as you can. For example, if there’s a company you are interested in and if you like their plans too then first read the online reviews, check what the customers have to say about the company and if the company turns out to be reputable enough for you, then just make the decision and buy their plan right away.

4- Don’t hide anything about your health

You don’t want to end up creating a dispute in the future, right? Well, if yes, then make sure to hide nothing from your health insurance provider and tell everything about your health, especially if you are suffering from a disease. This way, there won’t be any issues when you make a claim to the company.

5-Do compare plans

The health insurance market out there is quite vast, and on once the call of yours, tens of health insurance providers will pop on your door just to sell their plans. Now, this is no less than an opportunity that you must avail no matter what and here by “opportunity” we are referring you to the fact that you can always compare plans before making a final purchase decision. Comparing plans can help you in saving some money so if you really want that then just don’t skip this part.

6-Don’t delay policy renewal

You don’t want your policy coverage to become useless for you, right? Well, if yes, then make sure not to delay the policy renewal process and always pay the policy on time. This is like a must-to-do a thing if you want no disputes and no problems while making a claim to the company.

These are some of the main do’s and don’ts you must consider before buying health insurance. Now, if you are still confused whether you should buy an insurance policy or not and if you want more reasons to take this step then just stick with us a little longer because we are now going to jot down a few reasons that explain why you should buy a health insurance policy.

Reasons Why You Must Have Health Insurance

We’ve said this before, and we are saying it again that diseases, infections, viruses, etc, all of these things are just completely inevitable and you can’t control them no matter what. On top of everything, if your financial condition isn’t too strong and if some medical emergency comes up, it will become more than difficult for you to cover all the expenses. The point is that with health insurance, you will have a financial plan in case of an emergency, and this will give you a lot of peace of mind.

photo supplied, courtesy of guest blogging network

Other than all of this, here are some more reasons that explain why you must have health insurance;

1-Changing lifestyle

There’s a tectonic shift in our lifestyle, and due to this, our bodies are now more prone to a wide range of diseases. Our work habits, our eating habits, our sleep timings, all of these things can affect our health to a whole another level, and within no time, we can fall victim to some chronic diseases. This is the reason why you must have your health insured so that even if some emergency situation comes up, at least you’ll be at peace that your insurance company will cover all the expenses for you.

2-Medical cost

As said before, the prices in the healthcare industry are rising rapidly, and this isn’t something you would like. So, if you don’t want to end up spending your savings on your health and if you really want a backup plan in case you fall ill then yes, you do need health insurance.

3-Additional benefits

Your insurance company will not only cover the main expenses for you, in fact, when you buy an insurance plan, your insurance company also does all of the other expenses like ambulance coverage and coverage for daycare, etc. Long story short, you will be carefree when it comes to the medical expenses if you fall ill or if you fall victim to an accident.

These are some of the main reasons why you should buy a health insurance plan and have a backup for a medical emergency. Believe it or not, those who have their health insured, they are living a carefree and peaceful life that they won’t ever fall under financial burden if something inevitable happens to them.

So, now, without wasting any more time, just start searching for the best health insurance company around you, compare the plans, and then buy a policy and renew it on time. For now, all of this might seem unimportant to you, but in the future, you are going to be thankful to yourself and us for taking this step at an early age. Just make sure first to follow the do’s and don’ts we just mentioned above so that you end up in the right hands. Lastly, if you will take this step right now, you will make the wisest move of your life.

Author: Michael Wright

Netflix down 130K subscribers, lost $594 million as they overspend for programming

Things to Consider When Starting a Car Valet Business

Preserving the Right to Trial by Jury

 

On the DISPATCH: Headlines  Local  Opinion

Subscribe to Weekly Newsletter

* indicates required
/ ( mm / dd ) [ALL INFO CONFIDENTIAL]

About the Author

- Outside contributors to the Dispatch are always welcome to offer their unique voices, contradictory opinions or presentation of information not included on the site.

Displaying 3 Comments
Have Your Say
  1. […] order to focus on the only thing that’s important which is your recovery, it’s good to have a suitable health insurance plan that will relieve some of the financial pressures of treatment. If you’re in need of treatment, […]

  2. [* Shield plugin marked this comment as “trash”. Reason: Failed GASP Bot Filter Test (checkbox) *]
    […] Buying Health Insurance: The Do’s And Don’ts […]

  3. [* Shield plugin marked this comment as “trash”. Reason: Failed GASP Bot Filter Test (checkbox) *]
    […] post Buying Health Insurance: The Do’s And Don’ts appeared first on […]

Leave a comment

XHTML: You can use these html tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong>

like_us_on_facebook

 

The Global Dispatch Facebook page- click here

Movie News Facebook page - click here

Television News Facebook page - click here

Weird News Facebook page - click here 

DISPATCH RADIO

dispatch_radio

THE BRANDON JONES SHOW

brandon_jones_show-logo

Archives