> Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Managed-care insurers — known generally as HMOs — use a primary care physician as a gatekeeper to screen patients and see that appropriate treatment takes place at the lowest level possible. In order to see a specialist or receive specialized care, patients must see the gatekeeper physician first and be referred on.
> Automobile If you own and operate commercial vehicles, you should make sure that your fleet is appropriately insured. If business use of a vehicle is minimal and limited to your personal vehicle, the necessary coverage can probably be included in your personal policy. Best bet: Check with your agent to be sure.
> Stand-Alone Prescription This plan type provides prescription-drug coverage, which generally means the insured person can obtain prescription drugs at a set price of a few dollars, but does not include any other coverage.
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COBRA Health Benefit Provisions
The landmark COBRA health benefit provisions became law in 1986. The law amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Internal Revenue Code and the Public Health Service Act to provide continuation of employer-sponsored group health coverage that otherwise might be terminated. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has advisory jurisdiction for the COBRA law as it applies to state and local government (public sector) employers and their group health plans.
The COBRA law generally applies to group health plans maintained by employers with 20 or more employees in the prior year. The law does not, however, apply to plans sponsored by the governments of the District of Columbia or any territory or possession of the United States, certain church-related organizations or the federal government.
Individuals who work for a state or local government employer, and their dependents, should be aware of their rights regarding COBRA. A good starting point is reading your summary plan description (SPD) booklet, if a state or local government employer distributes an SPD to its employees. Most of the specific rules on COBRA rights may be found there or with the person who manages your health benefits plan.
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About property and liability exposures
If you operate a home-based business – either part-time or full-time – you might be uninsured for coverage and not realize it. Many home-based business owners mistakenly believe that their homeowner policy will provide coverage for their business operations. It’s true that your homeowner’s policy may provide a limited amount of coverage for business-related personal property in the home. But it may not provide full coverage for the added property and liability exposures that the home business represents.
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