Comparison should include the following types and purposes:
- Government
- Affordable Care Act
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- TRICARE (for the armed forces)
- Workers’ compensation
- FMLA
- Private
- Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
- Preferred provider organizations (PPOs)
Process/Skill Questions:
- What kind of healthcare insurance are you covered by?
- What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
- What is a co-payment? A premium? A deductible? How do they differ from one another?
- Who pays for government healthcare insurance policies (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE)? How is it paid for?
- How do patients qualify for Medicare and Medicaid in Virginia?
- What Affordable Care Act issues concern you?
- What is a pre-existing condition?