Friday, December 6, 2013

0 Tips On Group Health Medical Plans

By Jeannie Monette


Group health medical plans are ideal for a company looking to insure its employees. As an employer, the plan you choose and the company you choose it from will have a direct impact on the services received by your employees. You therefore need to carry out your research properly so as to understand the policies that are available and how to choose the best among them all.

Companies have to choose between general and life insurance. Life insurance is not very beneficial as the compensation is usually paid to the next of kin in the event that a life has been lost. General insurance will therefore be more preferable where living members are under consideration.

Future planning is essential for an employer looking to insure his employees. You have to consider the needs this people will have over the next twelve months. Consider needs based on the available age groups within the current work force and also determine what is likely to change.

Different policies are usually provided ranging from reimbursement, floating to cashless policies. Understand what differentiates the three policies that have been made available to you by the insurer. From this information, you will also have a clearer picture on how much is required as monthly premiums. It is important to ask questions on the policies as well.

At some point during your selection, you have to choose the sum assured. Sum assured is defined as the total amount of money for which each employee will be covered for. Choosing the right amount makes sure that employees get the right attention without costing you too much on monthly premiums.

Empanelled hospitals must also be checked on. Check to confirm that all the recommended hospitals have a good reputation and service record. It is also important to make sure that there are several hospitals where personnel can go for treatment.

Calculation of premiums is done by an insurer based on a formula that has already been determined. In some cases, the formula could change to take in to consideration extra services that could have been provided to the employees that are covered. Let your insurer explain how the premiums will be calculated each month.

Policies come with a very detailed fine print. Take time to read all the clauses included in the group health medical plans. You should also pay special attention to clauses that touch on contract or policy renewal. Understand the terms and conditions that will govern your insurance policy and what may make some employees not to be covered in the coming year.




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