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A Guide to Health Care Coverage
One of the pillars of The Asclepius Initiative’s mission is to eliminate health care disparities in populations affected by inequitable social, economic, and environmental circumstances. The goal of these educational materials is to provide a better understanding of the available health care coverage options and take the mystery out of the often confusing insurance process.
A basic overview of what health care coverage is, what it is meant to do, and why many people still face high costs even when they have insurance.
An introduction to the primary types of health care coverage in the United States and how eligibility, enrollment, and costs can differ.
Practical guidance on using health care coverage, including comparing plans, how to check medical bills for errors, and ways to lower out-of-pocket costs.
Easy to understand definitions of common terms people may encounter when enrolling in and using health care coverage.
Watch short animated videos and recorded webinars that explain key health care coverage topics and concepts.
A quick reference guide that highlights key facts and concepts about health care coverage, all in one place for easy review.
These materials were supported by funds made available by the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Office of Population Health from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce, under RFA-OT21-2103.
The contents of these materials are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of or endorsement by the Kentucky Department for Public Health or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.