HealthCare 101

The U.S. Healthcare System Explained

 
 

the average three-day hospital stay costs $30,000.

If you are living in the United States, understanding the healthcare system can be confusing and costly. 

Here at C+C,  I hope to shed some light on the U.S. healthcare system. With this knowledge, you can make the right choices when choosing a plan, get the most out of appointments, understand statements and ultimately avoid unforeseen out-of-pocket costs.

Healthcare needs change throughout your life, your insurance plan should reflect your needs.

Make the right choices, for you right now.

 
 
 

Four ways to get health Insurance

People obtain health insurance coverage in different ways, through their employer, privately or through a government program.

 

What Is Open Enrollment?

The yearly period when people can enroll in health insurance and it varies depending on plan

 
 

 
 

Essential Health Benefits

There are some health care benefits you can count on getting no matter what plan you choose.

 

Health Insurance plans

There are 3 main kinds of health plans: HMO, PPO, HDHP

 

 
 

The Affordable Care Act ( aka ObamaCare)

What is the affordable care act? What does it do ?

This is not a political post, not in favor nor against- just information.

Click to find an outline of all the things the act was said to due from its creation.