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WEBFAIR Health Provider offers the following features and services: FH ® Fee Estimator. Free educational content on shared decision-making and related tools and resources. To …

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For Older Adults FAIR Health

WEBAs we get older, knowing how to navigate the healthcare system and choosing the best care for ourselves is crucial. With funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation,1 FAIR …

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Your Costs FAIR Health

WEBCost Sharing. Health insurance protects you from paying the full cost of your care. But, you will likely still have to pay some money out of your pocket. Almost all plans call for “cost …

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What Young Adults Need to Know about Health Insurance

WEBJust like car insurance or homeowner’s insurance, health insurance can protect you from the unexpected. The cost of getting care without health insurance can be more than you …

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Healthcare Quality FAIR Health

WEBQuality Measures. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) collect information from healthcare providers about “quality” metrics. Some metrics include whether a …

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Home FAIR Health

WEBIn-Network and Out-of-Network Care. Your plan contracts with a wide range of doctors and other practitioners, as well as hospitals, labs, radiology facilities, pharmacies and other …

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Wellness Programs: Coverage for Promoting Healthy Living

WEBWellness programs are resources designed to promote and improve health. They often involve financial incentives for workers to take part in or complete the program. They …

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Types of Health Plans FAIR Health

WEBSummary. Many insurers offer different types of plans. The costs, coverage and rules differ for each. Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). In an HMO, you get all of your care …

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Healthcare Costs FAIR Health

WEBState Consumer Assistance Programs is managed by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which provides via Consumer assistance Programs (CAPs) …

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Choosing Your Healthcare Provider FAIR Health

WEBInsurance Basics: Choosing Your Healthcare Provider. Your plan contracts with a wide range of doctors and other practitioners, as well as hospitals, labs, radiology facilities, …

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Immigration and Health Insurance FAIR Health

WEBIf you can’t pay, you may be eligible for emergency Medicaid. If you’re uninsured and can’t pay or can only pay a little for healthcare, go to an FQHC (a community health center), …

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Preventive Care and Wellness Services: Coverage and Costs

WEBWellness services, such as weight management and stress reduction, can help you adopt a healthy lifestyle.To find out what preventive and wellness services are recommended for …

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Major Life Events and Planning for Health Insurance

WEBFor job-based plans, those events may include getting married, having a baby and losing coverage under your spouse’s plan. For the Health Insurance Marketplace, those …

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Choosing Your Health Plan FAIR Health

WEBThere are three main sources of health coverage. The first is your job. The second is a plan that you buy. The third is a government program for older, disabled or low-income. …

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Getting Covered for Alternative Medicine FAIR Health

WEBSummary. Acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy and other alternative treatments may not be covered by insurance. Before you get an alternative treatment, …

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Planning Your Costs Based on Where You Get Care FAIR Health

WEBSummary. Your plan may have different rules and costs for different healthcare settings. In any setting, you may have to pay a copay, and in some cases, coinsurance.

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Flexible Spending Plans FAIR Health

WEBSummary. Flexible spending plans let you set aside money from your paycheck. You can use it to pay for care before meeting your deductible, and for copays and coinsurance …

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Health Insurance ID Cards FAIR Health

WEBSummary. Your health insurance ID card is your proof of insurance. You use it when you visit the doctor, hospital or other provider. But, it is also a quick reference that tells you …

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Emergency Care and Urgent Care FAIR Health

WEBIn a serious emergency or one that threatens your life, seek care first. Call your insurer once your health problem is stable. Many insurers have 24-hour helplines for members. If …

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Estimating Costs for a Hospital Stay FAIR Health

WEBTo use the Hospital Stay Cost Lookup Tool, first enter your insurance status and location. Then click the tab “Hospital Inpatient Facility Costs.”. Then enter the procedure you plan …

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When Out-of-Network Care Can be Covered In Network FAIR …

WEBSummary. Receiving care from a provider in your health plan’s network usually costs you much less than going to an out-of-network provider. (See In-Network and Out-of …

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