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How Health Plans Work

There are many moving parts to a health plan. Here you can learn the basics⁠—from enrollment periods and explanations of benefits, to plan costs and prior authorization.

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How Health Insurance Works

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How Dental Insurance Works

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What is Prior Authorization?

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What’s Coinsurance and How Does It Work?

Watch this short video to learn how coinsurance, copays, and deductibles work in an individual health care plan. (Length: 00:01:46)

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Your Individual Deductible

This short video explains how an individual health insurance plan works and what it may cover. (Length: 00:01:44)

This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor for appropriate examinations, treatment, testing, and care recommendations.