Maximizing your health insurance

Last reviewed: October 2011

Just because you have insurance doesn't mean it's easy to use. That's especially true if you want to go out of your plan's network of providers, have a flexible spending account, or have a lot of bills. Here are our tips on getting the most from your health-insurance plan.

Using a flexible spending account

A FSA lets you set aside money tax-free from your pay check to pay for medical expenses not covered by your insurance.



Going out of network

Seeing a provider not in your network can cost you a lot of money. Here are some ways to minimize those costs.



Managing your bills

Hospital bills often contain errors, and doctor bills sometimes do, too. Here's how to spot them, and what to do when you find one.

 
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