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Health Insurance

Many Americans do not have health insurance, a matter of fact in 2004; there were 46 million Americans without health insurance.

Healthcare is very expensive and the cost of just a doctor's visit can be at least $50 to over $100 according to what you need at the time of the visit. These costs are going up every day, because of this, health insurance premiums are also on the rise. In the past employers were paying most of the extra costs, however, with the charges increasing these costs are now being passed on to the individual.

You may be wondering what you are really paying for with your health insurance, especially if you have never been sick one day in your life. Basically, you are paying just in case something happens and you need medical care. Health insurance is a contract between you and the health insurance company. The contract states that the health insurance provider will pay a certain portion of your medical expenses if you are hurt or become ill and have to visit the hospital or doctor. However, remember, not all health insurance companies are the same and the amount they will pay, what they will actually pay for, and even the length of time they will pay for a hospital stay can be very different.

The contract with the health insurance company will give you all the exact details on what they will pay for and how much of the bill they will cover.