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Comparing Policies

Besides the differences in state mandates, in premiums to be paid, and in yearly deductibles to be met, there are several other ways that health insurance policies can differ. You should consider the following factors when comparing policies:


Effects of health care reform. The enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related legislation heavily regulates the insurance industry, instituting benefit and coverage mandates. Except for grandfathered plans, it mandates that by 2014, all qualified health benefit plans offer at least an "essential health benefits package" as defined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

For more information, including the latest health care reform developments, visit the government's health care website.

Keeping in mind the components mentioned above, here's a menu of health coverage plans you'll have to choose among:



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