Saturday, December 11, 2010

Can someone please help me understand coinsurance on health insurance plans?

I am trying to get a better deal on health care insurance but don't understand the point of 80% coinsurance. If it is only a few bucks higher with the same deductible, isn't it better to go for the 100% coverage? Does it mean that the insurance co will pay only 80% of the bill once the deductible is met? I don't understand. Please help!
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Someone's offering you a plan with 100% coverage, for hospitalizations, for only a couple bucks more? Sure, it makes more sence to pay a couple bucks. Yes, that deductible means, they pay NOTHING until after you've paid the full deductible amount, in medical claims. AFTER the deductible, then you STILL pay 20%, if you've got an 80/20 plan.
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