A Guide to Health Insurance

Navigating the System

Empower yourself as a patient, and learn how to get the most out of your benefits. Each plan is different, so this section of our guide will help you understand what it is that you should look for when you receive your insurance information.  This section will help you navigate the health care system when you need care.

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Navigating the System / If you're uninsured
If you don't have health insurance, paying for care can seem overwhelming. If you need care, it is important that you get medical care before you get worse. There are many resources available to help you.  Start now to get the coverage and care you need. In a medical emergency, go to a hospital emergency room. They will not deny care or treatment. Remember the emergency room is for true emergencies, not routine care. Try an urgent care clinic or walk-in clinic. Call ahead and ask how much a…