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- 2. A tax-advantaged savings account used specifically with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) to pay for qualified medical expenses.
- 4. The maximum amount you have to pay for covered services during a plan year; once this limit is reached, your health plan covers all remaining covered costs.
- 7. A system where an employer chooses to pay for its employees' actual medical claims directly rather than buying a traditional insurance policy from an insurance company.
- 10. A comprehensive U.S. law, also known as "Obamacare," that aims to make health insurance more available and affordable to more Americans, largely through health insurance marketplaces and subsidies.
- 11. A short period of time (e.g., 30 days) after an insurance premium's due date during which coverage remains active and payment can still be made without penalty or cancellation.
- 13. Coverage that helps pay for medical and surgical expenses, including doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescription drugs.
- 14. An individual, such as a child or spouse, who relies on the policyholder for financial support and is typically covered by their insurance plan.
- 15. A type of permanent life insurance that offers lifelong protection and also includes a savings component (cash value) that grows over time and can be accessed during the policyholder's life.
- 16. A health insurance plan that has lower monthly premiums but requires you to pay more healthcare costs yourself (a higher deductible) before the insurance starts to cover its share.
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- 1. Coverage that helps pay for the costs of care (at home or in a facility) for individuals who are chronically ill or have a disability and can no longer perform everyday activities like dressing or eating on their own.
- 3. An extra insurance policy that helps pay for services and costs not covered by your primary insurance plan, such as deductibles, copayments, or specific illnesses.
- 5. The specific amount of money paid by a life insurance policy to the beneficiary when the insured person passes away.
- 6. An optional or mandatory part of an auto insurance policy that covers medical expenses and sometimes lost wages for you and your passengers after a car accident, regardless of who caused it.
- 8. Life insurance that provides a death benefit only if the insured person dies within a specific time period or "term" (e.g., 20 years). It does not build cash value.
- 9. The person or people designated to receive money or benefits (like a life insurance payout or inheritance) when the policyholder or asset owner dies.
- 12. Insurance that replaces a portion of your income (typically 50-70%) if you are unable to work due to an illness or injury.
