To be sure, most of us at one time or another have worked for a company simply because we wanted the security that their benefit packages provide. Health insurance would be one of the most vital parts of all of this.
Yet with corporate downsizing and layoffs, staying with a company simply for the insurance isn't as secure any more. So if your in position to have to find insurance for yourself here's a few bits of advice that might be of help.
First off, don't be stupid and go without. Some years ago I found myself between jobs and between coverage. I got hurt simply playing a pick-up game of basketball and needed surgery. Unfortunately I had no other option. I couldn't work if I didn't get the damage repaired and I didn't have insurance to cover the cost so I ended up putting it all on a credit card. It took me years to pay the debt off. In particular, if you have a family, you can't afford to go without some form of insurance.
Often right after leaving a company you can still have access to insurance through a company's COBRA option. The company is lawfully required to give you access to the plan. You'll have to pay the monthly premiums of course with no additional assistance from the company, but you may find it more affordable than an individual plan. COBRA plans should be looked at as a short term solution to your insurance situation.
If your self employed, you may want to look at group insurance plans from organizations like the NASE. The National Association of the Self Employed can provide you with more information and you may find some of their rates to be very competitive.
A number of trade organizations and associations may also have benefit plans that could provide you with coverage. If you belong to a trade organization don't hesitate to contact them to see what might be available.
It's also important to compare individual or family plans from a number of companies. Be sure that things such as the stated deductible and coverage guidelines are comparable when looking at the cost. Eventually we found a good plan for my wife and I that is fairly affordable for what we have in coverage.
At one point, I was denied coverage by an insurance company and my wife was leaving her company position to work in her own business. One thing I learned at this time was that many states will provide some type of insurance coverage for you if you have been turned down at some point. The rates are a bit higher than you might have to pay with a standard policy but at least you have coverage. So don't rule out a state funded program if your having trouble getting insurance.
Regardless of what company you go with, remember that's it's very important to maintain health insurance coverage for yourself or your family. You'll never know when you may need it in a time of crisis.
Now the health insurance as a rule do not pay for the surgery done for cosmetic reasons and there are several other areas where the health insurance does not pay for the costs involved. These are
Breast augmentation Any medical care you would you need should there be any complications of breast implant surgery. If you need revision surgery after the initial breast augmentation Or lastly, if you need to remove the implants.
So if you are planning to get the surgery make sure that you take into account any of the items that I have listed above. Each of these above cost big sums of money so make sure to think ahead and all the future costs related to breast augmentation.
In some cases there are insurance companies who drop you from coverage if you have undergone the surgery. So make sure that ask your insurer that will you still get health insurance once you undergo surgery. Make sure that whether they will or will not cover major breast ailments like cysts or breast cancer.
The costs involved in the breast surgery can range $4000 to $7000. There are additional costs involved which are hospital facility costs, anesthesia costs, prescriptions and medical costs.
As you explore options for breast surgery you need to make sure that you go for the board certified plastic surgeon. The doctor should be board certified for the kind of surgery you are undergoing. Also if you are exploring low coat option abroad think again. It can be very risky and you have no idea about the quality of doctors over there. There is far less regulation in other low cost countries so you may end being treated by a not so qualified surgeon.
Health insurance companies also do not cover any amount expense related to complications that arise from breast implants. The insurance companies do not cover any removal costs whatsoever and these costs can run up to $10000. Also there are no installment payment plans available for removal of the implants. So if you had your surgery for insertion and then immediately you would need removal then there is no option for you but to fund it yourself. Also if you have silicone breast implants then each year you need to have an MRI done to detect leakage and that will also not be covered by insurance.
So make sure that you take all costs into account while thinking of breast augmentation options.
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