Health insurance talk can feel like another language. And even for those of us who are fluent in it, there’s still room for confusion! Read on for a crash course in translating health insurance lingo into language you can better understand.
First, there are the words associated with healthcare insurance costs.
Here are a few more words and acronyms that will help you understand and maximize your benefits while keeping costs in check:
This is a lot of words and letters! Still have questions? For quick tips on what to look for, how to get help with, or how to use a health plan, follow @communityhealthoptions on TikTok. Or call us at (855) 624-6463. Our Maine-based Member Services team is happy to help!
We get it. You have a nagging pain in your back that just won’t go away, so you go see your doctor, who sends you for an X-ray. Unfortunately, the X-ray doesn’t show a thing, so the next step might be a CT-scan or even an MRI, and you may even have to see a specialist depending on the test results.
You think you’re all set, but then the doctor says, “We’ll call you to set up an appointment after we get prior approval from your insurance company.”
Wait. What? You think, “I can barely stand up and now I have to go through this red tape?”
Yes, you probably do.