Publications - Insurance
In this section, Consumer Action features its free training modules that include multilingual fact sheets, leader guides for community staff who counsel consumers and PowerPoint workshop presentations, curricula, activities and worksheets. To enrich our users’ experience, we also include descriptions and links to third-party training sources developed by other nonprofits, corporations and government agencies. The Editor welcomes your feedback and suggestions. Click here to e-mail the editor.Insurance
Friday, June 01, 2001
It's Your Health - How to get the most out of your HMO. A 16-page, illustrated booklet that describes doctor-patient relationships, knowing what is usually covered in HMO plans, standing up for your rights, and how to handle quality-of-care issues. Includes a 17-point coverage checklist.
Friday, June 01, 2001
Su salud - Cómo sacarle provecho a su HMO. Una guía ilustrada de dieciséis páginas que describe en qué consiste la cobertura de HMO, la relación médico-paciente, cómo defender sus derechos y cómo manejar los problemas de calidad en el cuidado de la salud. Incluye una lista de diecisiete asuntos de cobertura.
Thursday, April 01, 1999
It's Your Choice - Are Medicare HMOs right for you?. A 30-page, illustrated booklet that advises people currently in Medicare on the changes taking place in Medicare and what they mean. It addresses the pros and cons of Medicare HMOs, and offers practical advice to help people in Medicare decide whether or not to join a Medicare HMO. It suggests how to navigate the Medicare HMO system efficiently, appeal HMO decisions, assess prescription drug benefits, predict out-of-pocket expenses, and choose a primary care physician.
Thursday, April 01, 1999
Es su decisión - ¿Le conviene a usted una HMO de Medicare?. Un folleto acerca de los cambios en el sistema de Medicare. Describe las asociaciones para la conservación de la salud (HMO) de Medicare y ofrece consejo para ayudarle a decidir si quiere afiliarse a una HMO de Medicare. Sugiere como manejar el sistema de Medicare con eficienca, evaluar los beneficios de los medicamentos bajo receta, escoger un médico de atención primaria y mucho más.
Wednesday, April 01, 1998
Questions & Answers about Life Insurance A training manual for community-based advocates. An 8-page manual written to help agency staff answer their clients' questions about life insurance.
Wednesday, April 01, 1998
A Few Facts About Life Insurance How to Get the Coverage you Really Need. A fact sheet that discusses several elements of life insurance: who needs it; how to shop for it; how much coverage one needs; differences between Term insurance and Cash-value insurance; and insurance discrimination.
Wednesday, April 01, 1998
Algunos consejos sobre el seguro de vida Cómo conseguir la cobertura que realmente necesita. Hoja informativa que discute varios elementos de los seguros de vida: quiénes lo necesitan; cómo comparar precios; cuánta cobertura se necesita; la diferencia entre el seguro temporal y el que tiene valor en efectivo; y la discriminación en los seguros.
Tuesday, April 01, 1997
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Insurance Fraud A Consumer Guide for Asian Americans. An illustrated brochure describing the warning signs of insurance fraud, with some concrete steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim. Though written specifically to help Asian Americans, this brochure contains information helpful to all consumers. It details several types of insurance fraud, such as: fake policies, premium fraud, unlicensed agents, unnecessary services, and insurance scams. It also describes how to get your money back and where to complain about insurance fraud.
Tuesday, April 01, 1997
What Asian Americans Should Know About Insurance Fraud A Training Manual for Community-Based Organizations. An 8-page, illustrated manual written to help agency staff answer their clients' questions about insurance fraud. Though written specifically for agencies that work with Asian Americans, it contains information relevant to any consumer's questions. It includes an appendix listing the insurance regulators for the top ten states with the largest Asian American populations.
