Recently an AMA Viewpoints article http://www.ama-assn.org * noted: “There’s been a lot about health insurance exchanges in the news lately, and I think it underscores the general confusion many of our patients have around their insurance coverage. Now that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is fully in place, many of us are seeing patients for whom navigating the complexities of health care insurance is a brand new challenge.
Here are four questions your patients are likely to ask you or your practice staff—and how to answer them.
What does my plan cover?
Why do I have to pay a copay or deductible?
What is a tax credit?
How do I renew my coverage?
to get the answer to these questions read the full AMA viewpoints article “4 common misconceptions patients have about their insurance” by Lauren Rees, highlight and click on open hyperlink http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/ama-wire/ama-wire/post/4-common-misconceptions-patients-their-insurance?&utm_source=BHClistID&utm_medium=BulletinHealthCare&utm_term=081314&utm_content=MorningRounds&utm_campaign=BHCMessageID
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Jonathan M. Metsch, Dr.P.H., is Clinical Professor, Preventive Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; and Adjunct Professor, Baruch College ( C.U.N.Y.), Rutgers School of Public Health, and Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration
This blog shares general information about understanding and navigating the health care system. For specific medical advice about your own problems, issues and options talk to your personal physician.