| What is catastrophic health insurance? Who is it for? | | | | It also includes the cost of medical services such as |
| What are the pros and cons of getting it? I'll attempt to | | | | nursing and home care services. This is not an |
| answer these and other questions within the course of | | | | exhaustive list. But bear in mind that it does not usually |
| this article. Furthermore, you'll also see how you can | | | | cover visits to your doctor and any prescription drugs. |
| save on this plan. | | | | This is so because it is assumed that you're already in |
| This is a policy for those who want coverage from | | | | perfect health. It's for the unexpected. |
| sudden serious illness or injuries. It's for healthy people | | | | It usually attracts low premiums since it has very high |
| who just want the peace of mind of being insured | | | | deductibles. You can reduce your premiums even |
| against unforeseen health conditions and injuries. | | | | further by increasing your deductible even more. You |
| Those who already suffer from certain ailments are | | | | just have to make sure the deductible you've chosen |
| not eligible for catastrophic health insurance. Examples | | | | is within your reach. Your insurer will not pay a dime |
| of such health conditions are coronary diseases and | | | | until you pay your deductible. |
| diabetics. A general rule of thumb is that if you already | | | | You can save some money on catastrophic health |
| have a health condition, then this is not for you. | | | | insurance by comparing rates from different |
| A catastrophic health insurance (also called major | | | | companies. All you have to do is visit quotes pages |
| medical insurance) plan will often include lab services, | | | | and input your information. I recommend that you visit |
| X-rays, prosthetics, anesthesia, ambulance services, | | | | at least three of such sites. That way you'll not miss |
| radiology,intensive care and other forms of | | | | offers not presented on any site. |
| hospitalization. | | | | |