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Preventive services, such as vaccines and screenings, can help you avoid certain diseases and catch others in their early stages, to limit the harm they can cause.
Orthodontics is the field of dentistry that fixes misaligned teeth and jaws using braces and other corrective procedures. Many dental plans cover orthodontics, but the coverage often differs from other dental services.
Your health insurance ID card is your proof of insurance. You use it when you visit the doctor, hospital or other provider.
Health plans negotiate the price of medical services with certain doctors, hospitals, labs and other providers.
New rules have expanded access to two types of limited health insurance plans. They are association health plans (AHPs) and short-term, limited duration (STLD) health plans. Because they don’t have to follow the Affordable Care Act, these plans can cost less than regular health plans. But, they have limitations you should know.
An adult day program is a type of long-term care program you go to during the day. Program costs vary, but most aren’t covered by health insurance.