What is Group insurance?

by lakemen » Mon Apr 24, 2006 09:57 am
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An insurance policy that provides the coverage for a number of people under one contract. Group insurance is generally applicable for the health services where the employees and sometimes their dependents are also covered through this policy. Because of the broader coverage, Group policies (life, health) are available at a cheaper rate as compared to the individual policies.

Total Comments: 8

Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 07:23 pm Post Subject: Group Insurance

With G/I do the insureds get a coverage certificate, a policy with the ins. co. or have any obligations under the policy?

thank you.

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 09:02 pm Post Subject:

Hi Shebrezee
With Group Insurance the employer (sponsor of group plan) gets a master copy of the policy. The insureds usually just get a card and booklet explaining coverages. Some group plans do provide a certificate.

I can't think of any obligations on the part of the insureds unless they are paying part of the premium. They do have an obligation to understand the policy and whats covered, not covered and how to claim

Is that what you were looking for?

Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 01:50 pm Post Subject: about group health insurance

I just want to know whether we have group health insurance in Chennai. if yes where do we have it

Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 01:52 pm Post Subject: about group health insurance

I just want to know whether we have group health insurance in Chennai. if yes where do we have it

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:13 pm Post Subject:

Group insurance is generally provided by an employer or government agency - if you have questions about whther you have cover in place or who it is with you'd be best to discuss it with your employer.

Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 02:27 am Post Subject: sWKZjYGYRJUVBiqCg

Since the htealh reform act, insurance companies have pretty much stopped selling maternity coverage. When you CAN buy it, it's about $300 a month extra, and most of the time you have to purchase it a full year becoming pregnant, for it to cover. So yes, it's normal for maternity to NOT be covered, under an individual policy.You're not going to get the same kind of coverage that you would through an employer. On an individual policy, they can exclude coverage for stuff already wrong. If you ARE currently pregnant, you're uninsurable on an individual plan until after the baby is born (just sayin', because 95% of the women who mention interest in maternity coverage here, are ALREADY pregnant). For good advice that's valid in YOUR area, you should talk to a local agent near you. They'll know what state you are in, and which deals are best and they can help you balance coverage and cost to find what you can afford, and they'll EXPLAIN how it all works. You won't get that from an online website.

Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 03:54 pm Post Subject:

CA insurance code now requires maternity coverage in all group and individual policies, and insurance companies cannot charge different rates for men and women. Cost of individual health insurance has increased for both men and women as a result, but not by $300 per month.

Other states have modified their insurance codes in the same way.

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 06:59 am Post Subject: Gropu Insurance

Group Insurance is nothing but the insurance that covering a group of people usually the employees of a company,members of association or union.Most of people think that group insurance benefits include just the basics: medical, dental, vision and life insurance but it aslo benefit to accident Coverage,Cancer Coverage etc.,

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