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TREUTEL INSURANCE AGENCY INC
401 Hwy 90, Bay Saint Louis MS 39520
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   HEALTH INSURANCE 

Just like other forms of insurance, for your car and your home, health insurance helps relieve the burden of unexpected events: you put away a little in case you need a lot later.  You and your family's health should be of the highest priority.

Every year, the cost of healthcare increases dramatically.  Simple same-day surgeries, required tests and emergency attention can add up to thousands of dollars or more.

The overall benefits of health insurance are obvious.  You won't be avoiding the doctor because it costs too much.  The hospital bills won't be piling upon your desk waiting for attention.  Your health insurance will provide the help and care you demand.  Also, if you drive a car, health insurance will work cooperatively with your auto insurance in case of an accident.

There are many health insurance companies available, offering various types of plans.  We are capable to get you the best plan and coverage to suit your needs.

Each plan differs in coverages, payment terms and medical treatment procedures.  Below is a list of common policies types:

Individual Health Insurance: If you are not insured through an employer, professional association, or other group, you probably will be buying your own individual health insurance policy.If you are buying your own insurance policy, it is our job to advise you on the best policy for you and your family.

Indemnity (Fee-for-service): allows you to go to any hospital or doctor.  You would submit a claim and pay the invoice (to be reimbursed later) or authorize the hospital or doctor to collect their fees directly from your insurance company.  Although this plan is very flexible in who provides your care, higher premiums are to be expected.  Also, indemnity plans usually do not provide any coverage until the deductible has been satisfied.

PPO (Preferred Provider Organization): the insurance company has a network of "preferred providers" (hospitals, doctors, clinics, etc.).  These providers discount their services to your insurance company, which are passed onto you.  Should you use a provider from outside the network, you'll have to submit a claim and likely pay a higher deductible.  This is usually cheaper but not as flexible as the indemnity plan.

HMO (Health Maintenance Organization): all your medical services are provided by the organization of doctors, hospitals, etc.  The HMO is much like a strict PPO: you must use the providers they authorize (except maybe for emergencies as defined by your plan).   Your doctor refers you to other doctors within the HMO as necessary.  HMO's advantage is that it has no deductibles and usually requires only a small co-payment for each service.  There may also be a maximum to what you pay annually "out-of-pocket."

POS (Point-Of-Service): this is an option of HMO with greater flexibility.  Your primary doctor may refer you to someone outside of the HMO with minimal or no additional cost.  You may also refer yourself to a non-HMO provider, but you'll have to pay co-insurance.