There are nine basic kinds of Arizona group health insurance, and most affordable Arizona group health insurance plans will offer at least a variety of each kind of insurance coverage in the overall Arizona group health insurance plan.

Major Medical Expense

Major medical expense covers just that – major medical expenses. Policyholders usually have a deductible of medical expenses they must meet before the insurance kicks in and begins covering a certain percentage of medical costs.

Disability Income Protection

Disability income protection provides you with a percentage of your regular paycheck on a particular time basis (weekly, monthly, etc.) during a specific time period.

Accident Only Coverage

Accident only coverage provides compensation for accidents, including those resulting in death, loss of vision, a limb, and medical costs.

Specified Disease or Specified Accident

Benefits under this coverage only cover a particular disease or accident.

Medicare Supplement

The Medicare supplement is usually not included in employer-based Arizona group health insurance, but is a wise investment since Medicare doesn't always cover all medical costs.

Long-term Care

Long-term care is another type of coverage that may or may not be offered by an employer-based Arizona group health insurance, but is a wise investment should you ever need skilled long-term care assistance.

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)

Many affordable Arizona group health insurance plans are HMOs, meaning, you choose a primary care physician based on a list of HMO participating doctors; he or she will refer you to medical specialists should you need to see them.

Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)

Similar to HMOs, PPOs allow you to choose from a network of doctors; however, you may choose a doctor not included in the PPO and pay a higher deductible or co-payment.

Point of Service (POS)

POS is a balanced mix of HMOs and PPOs.