Suppose that there are 2 types of plans available to you. Plan A has a deductible of $500, with 10 percent co-insurance rate for many health care services. Plan B has a deductible fo $1000, with 35 percent co-insurance rate. Plan A costs $200 per month in premiums while Plan B costs $80. Discuss characteristics of people who would choose Plan A versus Plan B. Assuming that both plan types exist in the market, who would likely choose Plan B over Plan A? What plan would you choose?

Suppose that there are 2 types of plans available to you. Plan A has a deductible of $500, with 10 percent co-insurance rate for many health care services. Plan B has a deductible fo $1000, with 35 percent co-insurance rate. Plan A costs $200 per month in premiums while Plan B costs $80. Discuss characteristics of people who would choose Plan A versus Plan B. Assuming that both plan types exist in the market, who would likely choose Plan B over Plan A? What plan would you choose?

EBK HEALTH ECONOMICS AND POLICY

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337668279

Author:Henderson

Publisher:Henderson

Chapter7: The Market For Health Insurance

Section: Chapter Questions

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