Types of Health Insurance Plans
Health care coverage is often grouped into two general categories: private and public:
- The majority of people in the U.S. have private insurance, which they receive through their employer (which may include nongovernment employers or government employers at the federal, state or local level).
- Some people have public health care coverage through government programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, or the Veteran’s Health Administration.
Coverage to Care
Coverage to Care (C2C) is an initiative, developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, to help you understand your health coverage and connect you to the primary care and the preventive services that are right for you.
Health Insurance Basics
This document explains key health insurance concepts that may be helpful in understanding health coverage as well as to consumer advocates who help individuals resolve medical billing problems.
Employer Sponsored Health Insurance
Employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI) is the largest source of health coverage for non-elderly U.S. residents.
