Health Insurance Policy Group

Health insurance policies for groups are probably among the most cost effective plans available. Unfortunately, not everyone has a group option. Others fail to take advantage of the opportunity when coverage under a group plan is offered.

Group health insurance policies take into account the risk factors. Like an individual insurance policy, that takes into account the health and risk factors of the individual’s health, group policies takes into account the risk factors of the entire insurable group.

There are several factors that insurance company’s look at to determine rates. The older the group being insured the higher the rates. They look for the number of smokers and the number of individuals that are overweight. The number of diabetics, those with high blood pressure, as well as a continual list of illnesses is taken into consideration. The number and the amount of the claims filed yearly; help determine the dollar amount of the insurance premium. The same factors are considered every year.

An individual that has been on a continuing group plan cannot be denied coverage for pre-existing conditions. However, an insurance company can raise the premiums on a yearly basis in an effort to offset the expected expenses.

Today health insurance companies focus on patient involvement. Some things a group can do to lower rates are engage in an exercise program, a stop smoking program, or a healthier eating program. The things a group can do to improve their health may actually lower rates, especially if the number and dollar amount of claims filed decreases.