Discussion Post: Government vs Private Funding
Explore the difference between the following:
Medicare, Medicaid, and a private insurance of your choice (such as Major Medical, PPO or HMO):
Respond to the list of questions below for each, supporting your answers with resources appropriate to the topic
• Describe how this insurance is paid for? Who pays for it?
• Who is eligible to have this insurance? Why?
• How does the insurance work? (Co-payments, Deductibles, Premiums, Capitation, etc.?
• Give an example of a healthcare service covered under this insurance type? Evaluate how the service is paid for and what is needed for the individual to obtain the service.
• Is their any political impact on the financial support of these insurance types?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.