WHAT IS HEALTH INSURANCE? Health insurance is a special form of coverage that entitles you to government-provided health benefits. These benefits are intended to preserve health, protect against the effects of disease and provide medical treatment. Polish law distinguishes the following types of health insurance: state-compulsory, State- voluntary, private. It is worth noting here that…
Health Insurance We try to plan our lives. We know what we will do today, how we will spend the weekend, where we will go on vacation. Unfortunately, every plan, even the best one, can be ruined if some unforeseen event happens that is beyond our control. It may turn out that we have to…
Compulsory health insurance Who is insured? The insured is anyone who: is subject to compulsory health insurance (e.g. an employee, a person who runs a business, a pensioner, a disability pensioner, an unemployed person); is a family member of the insured person and has been reported for insurance. In some cases, the status of a…
Unemployed health insurance – how do you make sure you’re covered when you don’t have a job? Losing a job nowadays is a very real prospect. One can even say that there is no person nowadays who would not spend at least one month on unemployment. In such reality it is worth to know something…
Health insurance abroad There is currently no single, international health insurance scheme. This means that contracts concluded in Hungary are typically valid in Hungary. There are special exceptions to this: insurance policies that cover only very specific illnesses – certain types of brain tumour, very complicated and complex operations. If the insured needs the specific…
What is the difference between a health fund and health insurance? One of the most popular forms of self-care in Hungary is the health fund. However, this form of savings is quite different from health insurance, so just because you have a health insurance fund membership does not mean that you should not consider taking…
On average, one in ten people consult a private doctor for a health problem, according to a 2018 survey. The reasons vary: it could be a long wait for an appointment, or simply better facilities or a more pleasant environment. Statistics show a steady rise in the number of examinations in private practices and, of…
What does health insurance cost in the USA? While the prices for health insurance are quite uniform, especially for the public health insurance companies in Germany, this cannot be said for the prices in the USA. Depending on the place of residence (city or country), state, size of the company, income, age, whether one is…
Health insurance USA simply explained Again and again one hears that people in the USA have to pay enormous costs for hospital stays themselves, because they have no health insurance. But this does not have to be the case. This article shows which health insurance USA is recommended for travelers, emigrants or those on a…
National Health Insurance Only some populations have the opportunity to benefit from government health insurance in the United States. At the state level, there are these three programs: Medicare Created as part of the Social Security Act, Medicare is designed to provide medical care for elderly and seriously pre-disabled citizens. Any American 65 years of…
Health insurance in the USA The United States stands for unlimited freedom like no other country. And that’s why you can expect some surprises here – especially when it comes to the usually cost-intensive health insurance. Our guide explains the complex system of health insurance in the USA and informs you about your options. History…
Not all employers take on the responsibility of paying for insurance for their employees. Therefore, it is quite common for U.S. residents to purchase their own insurance “packages”. The cost of insurance depends on marital status and family composition. It costs a little more for singles. The cost of insurance is determined by income: the…
Who pays the insurance Your financial and social status is important – it will determine who has to pay the amount of insurance. The following options are possible: If you are low-income, disabled, or unemployed, the state pays for coverage (Mediacaid); If your income is low and your employer does not pay for insurance, you…