You can invest in different assets such as equities, debt, and hybrid to generate returns. ULIPs also offer a partial withdrawal facility after the lock-in period (5 years) ends. You also have the flexibility of switching from one fund to another. This facility comes in handy when you are nearing your goal, wherein you can switch from an aggressive fund to a debt fund.
Like the ULIPs, endowment plans also offer life cover and build a corpus for essential life goals. However, endowment plans give guaranteed returns. A certain portion of the premium goes towards the sum assured, while the other portion is invested in low-risk avenues.
In case of your demise during the policy term, the nominee will get the sum assured. In case you survive the policy term, you get the sum assured as a maturity amount along with the accumulated bonuses. Thus, endowment plans fulfil the dual needs of insurance and investment.
Money-back policies are like endowment plans, except they pay a certain amount at pre-defined intervals during the policy term. For instance, a money-back policy of 15 years term will pay a certain amount at the end of the policy’s 5th and 10th year. On policy maturity, it pays the maturity benefits along with the accumulated bonuses.
Life cover comes for a long term, up to 99 years of age. Term life comes for a short term like 10, 15, or 20 years.
You get insurance policies for short and long term. You can choose to buy a policy for one year or more.
The nominee receives the sum assured in case of insured’s demise, or the insured receives the sum assured at maturity upon survival.
You can avail cashless claim or reimbursement claim facility. In cashless claim, the claim will get settled directly between the network service provider and the insurer. In case of reimbursement, you will receive the amount in your registered bank account.
When choosing the right health insurance plan for your specific needs and budget, it’s important to consider all the options available to you. However, we understand that this is easier said than done, and that there are a lot of confusing factors to keep in mind.
Whether you’re trying to find the best type of plan to choose through your employer-sponsored coverage, or you’re just beginning to look into your individual health insurance options, this guide aims to breakdown the basics and provide you with additional resources to supplement your insurance journey.
You can also reach out to our team of licensed insurance agents for additional help at any time. This is a free service and there is no obligation to purchase. Our agents are here to offer you unbiased help so that you make the right decision for you and your budget.
There are several different types of insurance plans you can buy to get coverage for health and other care like routine vision or dental.
Employer-sponsored: This health insurance coverage is also called group or small group coverage. This is the type of health insurance you usually get through work. Group health insurance allows you to split the cost of your monthly premium with your employer, and you’ll pay other cost-sharing payments.
Individual and Family Plans: This health insurance is coverage you enroll in by yourself. These plans, also called Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans or Obamacare plans, are available to everyone. You can either buy them through your state or federal marketplace, health insurance companies, or brokers like eHealth.
Medicare: Medicare is a federal health insurance program that insures seniors aged 65+. Beneficiaries can choose to get their coverage through a private insurance company with a Medicare Advantage plan, also called Medicare Part C, or through the government. If they stick with Original Medicare, they can get extra coverage with a Medicare Supplement Insurance plan and prescription drug coverage through Medicare Part C. If you qualify for Medicare, you can find more information or shop for Medicare plans with eHealth.
Short-term: Enrolling in short-term, or temporary, health insurance plans can help bridge any gaps in coverage you may have for short periods of time (anywhere from a few months to 3 years in some states).
Dental: Most medical insurance does not cover routine dental care. In order to get insurance for things like cleanings or root-canals you’ll need to enroll in a separate dental insurance plan.
Vision: Most medical insurance does not cover routine vision care. In order to get insurance for things like eye exams, glasses, and contacts you’ll need to enroll in a separate vision plan.
Other: In addition to these most common types of health insurance, there are some other types of health insurance that either require special circumstances to qualify for or only cover specific needs (accident insurance, Medicaid, CHIP, etc.). Check out eHealth’s resource center to find out more about all health insurance plan types or contact a licensed agent with eHealth if you’re not finding what you’re looking for.
Commercial Crime Insurance PolicyThese abbreviations may be familiar to you since they’re thrown around a lot when talking about insurance, but what do they mean?
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) are two of the most popular types of major medical health insurance plans. There are a few notable differences between HMOs and PPOs:
Primary Care Doctors and referrals: With an HMO you’ll have a primary care doctor who you (and your family) will go to for most health care needs. If you want to see a specialist, you must get a referral from your primary care doctor. You also cannot receive coverage for going out of network. With a PPO you do not need to name a primary care doctor, get a referral to go to a specialist, and you may have to pay more for out of network care.
Premium costs: HMOs tend to have lower premiums than PPOs – though this can differ from plan to plan.
Plan costs: With HMOs deductibles are rare and copays are usually minimal, though this can differ from plan to plan. PPOs may have deductibles and may have higher copays.
Filing claims: With HMOs you typically don’t have to file any claims yourself. With PPOs you may have to file some claims – especially if you go out of network for care.
When deciding between an HMO or a PPO it’s important to consider your budget but also your health care needs and preferences. For instance, if you’re on a tight budget an HMO may be a better option for you. However, if flexibility with your health care is important to you a PPO may be the right choice.
When deciding between an HMO or a PPO it’s important to consider your budget but also your health care needs and preferences. For instance, if you’re on a tight budget an HMO may be a better option for you. However, if flexibility with your health care is important to you a PPO may be the right choice.
Making these decisions can be difficult and daunting considering you typically are locked into your plan for a full calendar year. If you’re having a hard time making a decision, or just need someone to talk through your options with, eHealth’s licensed insurance agents are here to help you make the right decision for your specific needs.
If you need help making the decision between an HMO or a PPO for your small business, eHealth can help with that too!
You may have seen these other acronyms when shopping for health insurance or looking through your benefits package through your job.
HSAs, or Health Savings Account, is a tax-advantaged account owned by an individual with a high deductible health insurance plan. Both the person on the account and their employer can contribute a certain amount of money to the account each year.
HRAs, or Health Reimbursement Arrangements, are employer-funded plans where employees can be reimbursed by their employer for qualified medical expenses and insurance premiums. These are not bank accounts, they are an agreement between employee and employer.
Additionally, FSAs are a similar arrangement to HSAs, but the tax-advantaged account is connected to the employer rather than the employee.
Another notable difference between HSAs and HRAs is that because HSAs are owned by the employee, they stay with them even if they chose to leave their job. You can learn more about the differences between HRAs and HSAs in our more detailed article.
There is plenty of confusing health insurance industry jargon that you’re bound to encounter when you’re shopping for coverage. Let’s define some of these key terms:
Premium: Your premium is the amount of money you pay to your health insurance company each month to stay enrolled in your plan and keep your coverage.
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