Florida Health Insurance: A Guide for Consumers
Insurance coverage is an integral part of a solid financial foundation. Insurance can help us recover financially after illness, accidents, natural disasters or even the death of a loved one. But with the wide variety of insurance products available, choosing the correct type and amount of coverage can be a challenge. The policies and laws that regulate financial matters often change, so it is essential to be aware of new developments.
The Florida Department of Ffinancial Services (DFS) publishes a variety of consumer guides to help you understand how different types of insurance policies work. These publications deine some of the industry's terminology and outline your rights and responsibilities. Each guide also contains basic information and tips on selecting an insurance agent and company.
Topics include homeowners, automobile, life, health, small-business and many other types of insurance. The Department also publishes guides and brochures covering other financial issues such as mortgages, securities and identity theft.
You can receive any of our publications by calling the DFS Consumer Helpline toll-free at 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (1-877-693-5236). They may also be downloaded from our Web site at www.MyFloridaCFO.com. For availability of Spanish versions of these guides, please check the Web site.
If you have questions after reading this guide, please call our Consumer Helpline toll-free at 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (1-877-693-5236) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. The hearing impaired may use a TDD to call 1-800-640-0886 during these hours. You may also contact the service ofice in your area (listed inside the back cover of this guide).
Resources:
- » How Medicare Deals with and Prevents Fraud for its Beneficiaries
- » Medicare Appeals, Accountability and Errors
- » Getting Medicare Help and Counceling
- » Medicare Health Insurance Chapter Summary
- » Medigap and Secondary Health Insurance Policies
Articles:
- » Description of Basic Medigap Supplemental Insurance Plans
- » Information on Specific Medigap Supplemental Insurance Plans
- » Where One is Eligable or Ineligible for Specific Medigap Programs
Florida Health Guide Pages:
- » Florida Health Insurance: A Guide for Consumers
- » Information on Florida Health Insurance, & Health Insurance Plans
- » Types of Managed Florida Health Insurance Care Plans
- » Types of Traditional Florida Health Insurance Care Coverage
- » Types of Major Florida Medical & Health Insurance Coverage
- » Self-Employed Florida Health Insurance Plans
- » Other Health-Related Policies Used With Florida Health Insurance
- » Other Types of Supplemental Florida Health Insurance Plans
- » Continuation of Florida Health Insurance Coverage
- » Portability Regarding Florida Health Insurance
- » More Information on Florida Health Insurance Coverage Continuation
- » Comparing Florida Health Insurance & Health Care Options
- » Questions and Answers about Florida Health Insurance Premiums
- » Renewable Conditions & Premium Increases for Florida Health Insurance Policies
- » Consumer Tips for Buying Florida Health Insurance
- » Florida Health Insurance Coverage for Alternative Therapies, Claims & Choosing a Insurance Company
- » Selecting a Florida Health Insurance Agent, Medical Information Bureau
- » Your Rights and Responsibilities Regarding Florida Health Insurance
- » Dealing with Fraud and Discrimination Regarding Florida Health Insurance
- » Florida Health Insurance Glossary of Terms
- » Levels of Nursing Care Covered by Florida Health Insurance
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