Q&A: Health Insurance

Question: #2: How does health insurance work in the US?
I am a non-US citizen and need this information to do a case. Specifically:1) Is health insurance compulsory for everyone? 2) What happens if someone cannot afford it?3) In the event that a medical procedure needs to be done, does health insurance cover all the bills? Does the patient need to pay anything extra? 4) Does the patient have any say over what kind of procedure he can take? Say if 2 treatments are available for his condition, can the patient choose the more expensive treatment? And if so, is it covered by the insurance? Thanks for reading this. Your help in answering any part of the questions would be greatly appreciated!Thanks to those who have responded so far. I would like to further ask:Does a health insurance contract state that it will only cover the "normal" rates for a procedure? For eg. if there are 2 possible treatments for a disease, 1 of which is more expensive but more effective than the other, will the patient only be covered by the LESS expensive one? Or is it a case in which the patient can opt for the more expensive one and "top-up" the difference? This is a crucial question to my understanding the case. Thanks! - asked by synchronised

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Question: #4: Can I reimburse myself health insurance costs frommy company?
We used to have individual health insurance, and I would pay for it out of my own company (an S Corp). When we got insurance through my husband's employer, I stopped reimbursing myself.He is paid for by the company, and then it costs extra to add myself and our child.I was just going to deduct health insurance premiums on our Sch A, but we don't have enough other medical expenses to meet the limit.Is it ligit to go ahead and reimburse myself the amount that it cost for the health insurance? Then it would be a business expense. Thanks. - asked by Jackie S

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Question: #6: How do health insurance tax deductions work for amember managed LLC?
I own a business (LLC) with two other people. It is only us three; we do not have any additional employees. We pay for our health insurance through our business. Based on these facts, I was wondering how much I stand to save on my personal taxes. Is this a standard write off like any other business expense or does the IRS treat health insurance differently? - asked by prizice24

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Question: #8: Am I able to write off Health Insurance Premiumsfor tax purposes at the end of the year?
I am looking to purchase my own health insurance instead of going through my company. I know that the company takes out the cost on a pre-tax basis, but their insurance is not the greatest. If I do decided to sign up for health insurance, will I be able to use the cost of my own health insurance as a deduction fo tax purposes? - asked by Marcus W

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Question: #10: Are health insurance premiums that I pay and arededucted from my paycheck paid with after-taxdollars?
My health insurance is through my employer but I have to pay part of the premium and it is deducted from my paycheck each pay period. I am filing my taxes and am being asked if the premiums are paid for with after-tax dollars. Any answers? - asked by davidgherron

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Question: #12: how can i tell if my health insurance benefits arepre taxed?
Keep in mind, your health insurance premiums can't be deducted if they're taken out of your paycheck as pre-tax dollars. However, after-tax health insurance premiums are deductible, but they still are subject to a limitation of 7.5% of your AGI. If you're self-employed, you may deduct a portion of your health insurance premiums as an adjustment. The self-employed deductible portion is 100% in 2007. - asked by montcoguy0o

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Question: #14: What Health Insurance do you Recommend forRetiring Cancer Survivor?
My mom is over 60 and she is hoping to retire soon. However, is it true that health insurance costs almost $1000 per month for cancer survivors? She is in remission over 5 years.. She is currently only working to avoid high health insurance costs. - asked by ronald

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Question: #16: How can I get health insurance for myself andfamily and pay for it as business expense withoutemployees?
I'm a successful part time entrepreneur in California, but I maintain my day job because of the group health insurance they offer. I'd like to cut the apron string and go out completely on my own, but the insurance situation holds these plans hostage.I don't want to buy private health insurance, I would like to structure my one man business so that I can easily purchase group health insurance for myself and family. I'd like to purchase group insurance as opposed to private insurance so that I don't have to deal with preexisting conditions and riders, etc. Since I'm still a sole proprietor, I have plenty of leeway in regards to business structure, and I'm willing to change whatever is necessary to get the best deal possible.How can I get health insurance for myself and family and pay for it as business expense without employees? - asked by Dane C

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Question: #18: How to get health insurance for my unborndaughter?
I'm 22. I have health insurance coverage under my parents (it's just better insurance than I could get on my own, that's why I've kept it). However, I am pregnant and need to find insurance for my daughter for when she's born. Under my current insurance, I am covered but she is not. My question is, what should I do? I got an application for Medicaid but will it cover her before she is born, even though I don't need insurance? Any advice? - asked by Jennifer R

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Question: #20: How to get an international health insurance for 5days to satisfy the Schengen visa requirements forFrance?
I am traveling to France soon and the Sheghen visa requires me to produce the follow: "A letter from your insurance company (+ 1 copy) stating that you will be covered for any medical expenses, hospitalization and repatriation for at least $45,000 during your stay in Europe." The insurance available on the internet looks fake. Does anyone know any genuine website/ company to get a short stay health insurance from?Thanks. - asked by Neo

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Question: #22: can regular health insurance be used forhealth-related dental work?
I have not only very unhealthy teeth, but an undersized lower jaw. Both of which is causing quite a bit of health problems (from digestive difficulties to sleep apnia). With this being not merely dental, can my health insurance be used to fund some way of fixing this problem? - asked by Marty D

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Question: #24: What is the best health insurance and cheapestthat covers medical, dental and vision in Miami,FL?
I am searching to find the best possible health insurance that offers the lowest rates/charges, since I am fed up with my previous one that was too expensive and did not cover may of my visits. I need the insurance that covers medical, dental and vision and that it is for Miami-Dade county, Florida. Does anyone know? Thank you very much! - asked by lyre5

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Question: #26: What kind of health insurance plans do college andprofessional sports teams get?
Do the athletes themselves have to make copayments and such as that for their own surgeries,doctor visits,etc. like the rest of us do?What about the coaches? Is it the same for them? If I can get some answers from anyone who has worked with health insurance,good! - asked by auntfran8

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Question: #28: What are the best health insurance options forindependant business owners?
A dear friend is purchasing a Salon soon. She has covered all her financial bases and made smart choices so far. HEr main concern now is health insurance. She has always worked for a company that provided insurance, with an employee contribution. She and her husband are african american, about 45 yrs old, the husband smokes, she does not. What are the options out there that are affordable? Cobra will do for now, but as you know, full health insurance premiums are very high, what reccommendations do you have? - asked by cory314159

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Question: #30: What kind of health insurance does a businessprovide to its employees?
Describe the measures they take in hopes to contain the cost of health insurance. - asked by Dica

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