You've made it all the way through the Pocket Guide to Insurance! Here’s a checklist to sum it all up, and refresh your memory if anything is a little unclear:
- The theory behind insurance: to protect you from unexpected debt. How It Should Work
- Know your vocabulary: terms and summary of benefits defined. A Little Vocabulary
- What do you really need: finding the best coverage for your situation. Understand Your Options
- Plan for the future: the basics of how a health savings account works. Health Savings Accounts
- Time to buy: tips for making the shopping process less painful. 5 Tips for Shopping
- The bottom line: understanding how best to spend your healthcare dollars. How Much Is Too Much
- The next step: choosing the perfect provider. Finding Dr. Right
- You can't plan for everything: responding to urgent health problems. Dealing with Emergencies
- Know thy pharmacist: making sure your medications are covered. Getting Your Prescriptions
- The most bang for your buck: strategies for getting the most out of your health insurance. More Deals & Steals
- The bill arrives: negotiating down medical debt. Getting Stuck with the Bill
