Why is it so stressful for many adults to navigate the health care system and manage their health?

Let’s get familiar with some basic terms

Watch videos:How Does Insurance Work:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXfGeMNnBsM Deductibles & Coinsurance:http://www.youtube.com/user/staysmartstayhea1thy#p/u/20/8IybFtOtXdcUnderstanding Insurance Basics (College Health):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXjqzu4SxNY Review Glossary Handout Review Interview Homework

Vocab:

• Out-of-pocket costs: Payment for health services not covered by an individual’s health plan

You find the definitions for these ones:Premiums:Deductibles:Co-pays:

Our Goals Today• Explain how being “underinsured” leads to

negative financial and health consequences • Analyze the connection between income and

healthWhat do you think “underinsured” means?

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The authors counted people as underinsured if their out-of-pocket medical expenses equaled at least 10% of their family income, or 5% if they were already low-income, or their deductible equaled at least 5% of their income.

What does it mean to be “underinsured?”

• Definitions vary, but generally:• Underinsured: people who DO have

insurance plans but whose medical expenses (excluding premiums) amount to 10% or more of their post-tax income OR 5% or more of their income if they are below the poverty line

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John Q Trailerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96rIjxlHpmESometimes just having

insurance is not enough.

Less extreme examples of the negative effects of being underinsured happen to ordinary people everyday. Can you think of any?

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Let’s find out what being underinsured really means…

• Often people’s individual stories tend to get lost among politically charged reform plans and complex jargon

Justin’s Story

Watch how a medical student who was faced with cancer during his training struggles to pay for his treatments.

Was he underinsured?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3C1rfJrSwMWatch only: 0 – 1:45 & 3:58 -5:35

Mary’s Story

Mary’s Paycheck (every 2 weeks)