The Benefit
With the rising costs for healthcare, not only is individual health insurance a necessity, it is a must. Let us help you navigate this overwhelming territory and find the perfect plan for you.
The Details
HSA plans typically only have a deductible that can range anywhere from $1,500 to $7,900 depending on the plan. This means you will pay 100% of the cost of care and drugs until you hit the deductible, but once you hit it you are done paying for that year. These plans are a great option for people who are healthy and are only looking for coverage in the case of a catastrophic illness. Furthermore, you can contribute into your health savings account with pre-tax dollars, which helps reduce your taxable income. For 2020 the maximum individual contribution into an HSA is $3,550 and for a family it is $7,100.
These are the plans that most people think about when they think of health insurance. These plans typically have a deductible, co-insurance, out of pocket max, and co-pays. These plans are typically very comprehensive and the co-pays are great for a person who has frequent doctor visits or are on a lot of medication, which would make paying 100% of the costs with an HSA too expensive. Furthermore, you have a wide selection of in network doctors to choose from. You also have the choice to use out of network doctors, but the costs are usually higher and the insurance carrier may not pay as much for procedures. The only drawback to a PPO plan is that the plan typically has the highest premiums.
These plans typically limit you to using doctors and facilities that are part of the HMO network. Typically these plans include the same components as a PPO plan. In some cases, the premiums of the HMO can be more competitive than that of a PPO plan because of the efficiencies that come with the HMO structure.