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HEALTH INSURANCE BASICS   

Rising medical costs are a challenge facing everyone -- from hospitals and physicians to health plans, employers and consumers. Until recently, many of us have been largely shielded from cost increases, but that is changing. By understanding what factors are contributing to rising costs, and learning some basics about health insurance and how our health plans work, we can all play a role in keeping healthcare affordable.


How Health Insurance Works
Find out more about how health insurance works -- how your premiums are calculated, how your employer works with your health insurance company and how to make the most of your health plan.

Your Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (BCBSD) offers the following plans. Your employer may offer one or a choice of these plans to you.

Learning the Language
The language of health care can often be challenging. The following definitions should help you gain a better understanding of your health care plan.

Why Are Healthcare Costs Rising?
Many factors lead to increasing healthcare costs. Understand more about how much medical services actually cost, and how much you pay compared to what your employer pays for health insurance.

What Can I Do?
Learn about the simple choices you can make that can help you stay healthy and help keep healthcare affordable.

Questions?
If you still have questions about your health care plan, obtain answers online.


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