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A new way of getting healthcare is becoming common. Called telehealth or telemedicine, it lets people get healthcare without traveling. Telehealth uses electronic devices such as phones and computers to deliver healthcare services and clinical information across distances.
Your employer may offer more than one health plan, or you may be shopping for your own individual plan.
Many insurers offer different types of plans. The costs, coverage and rules differ for each
After you visit a provider, you may get a bill telling you how much you have to pay.
Receiving care from a provider in your health plan´s network usually costs you much less than going to an out-of-network provider.
You might think your health insurance plan will cover just about anything, from eyeglasses to private nursing. But you would probably be wrong. There are some healthcare services that most health plans don't cover. This guide will tell you about them.
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If you visit a doctor who doesn´t take your plan, your insurer might not pay.
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If your plan won't pay for a service, or pays less than expected, you can appeal.