Description
This course discusses the many different kinds of health insurance coverages that are available. Health insurance varies according to the methods of underwriting, the injury or illness covered, the types of insurers, the types of benefits and services provided, the types of losses covered, and the amount of benefits available.
Learning Objectives
1. Compare and contrast group and individual health insurance alternatives, including fee for service and managed care health plans.
2. Incorporate expected retiree health costs in a client’s retirement plan, in consideration of household financial resources, existing or future coverage under group insurance plans, and Medicare.
3. Explain alternatives for acquiring health coverage including COBRA and Medicaid.