Health insurance talk can feel like another language. And even for those of us who are fluent in it, there’s still room for confusion! Read on for a crash course in translating health insurance lingo into language you can better understand.
First, there are the words associated with healthcare insurance costs.
Here are a few more words and acronyms that will help you understand and maximize your benefits while keeping costs in check:
This is a lot of words and letters! Still have questions? For quick tips on what to look for, how to get help with, or how to use a health plan, follow @communityhealthoptions on TikTok. Or call us at (855) 624-6463. Our Maine-based Member Services team is happy to help!
When you get auto insurance, you don’t really worry about who’s going to fix your car. You buy it only in case you have an accident and hope you won’t have to use it.
But health insurance is different. You use it no matter what—whether you are healthy and want to stay that way, or have a chronic illness, are seeing a therapist or receiving complex care for something unexpected. That means you want a provider network that gives you access to care when—and where—you need it.