Health Insurance Information: Video Series

The difference between an HRA and an HSA is that a Health Retirement Account is generated by an employer and a Health Savings Account is something an individual sets up on their own. Understand the difference between these two health-related accounts with information from a Northwestern Mutual representative in this free video on insurance.

A premium conversion allows the policy holder of an insurance plan to pay monthly fees using pre-tax dollars instead of with part of the take-home paycheck. Consider a premium conversion with information from a Northwestern Mutual representative in this free video on insurance.

An indemnity benefit contract simply states that one party agrees to pay another party when a loss occurs, such as an insurance contract. Understand how an indemnity benefit contract applies to different situations with information from a Northwestern Mutual representative in this free video on insurance.

Short-term disability can be provided through worker's compensation if an injury occurs on the job, through a company like Aflac or through social security. Find out how to be insured for a fixed amount of time to recover from an injury with information from a Northwestern Mutual representative in this free video on insurance.

Medicare dental benefits are quite limited, and they may only cover major procedures that are absolutely necessary for the patient to function in day-to-day life. Supplement Medicare with more extensive dental insurance with information from a Northwestern Mutual representative in this free video on insurance.

Medicare offers hospice benefits to those who qualify for Part A coverage, who have a doctor's signature stating they are terminally ill and who have a signed personal statement agreeing to go into hospice care. Learn about Medicare's hospice benefits with information from a Northwestern Mutual representative in this free video on insurance.

Veterans may receive benefits from Medicare if they qualify, which many do, but other opportunities for veteran benefits can come from the USAA and the Veterans Health Administration. Find out how veterans can get health benefits with information from a Northwestern Mutual representative in this free video on insurance.

A HIPAA compliance refers to the standards and regulations that hospitals must comply to in order to avoid potentially devastating fines, so many hospitals have their on HIPAA compliance officers to keep things legitimate. Understand the compliance laws surrounding HIPAA with information from a Northwestern Mutual representative in this free video on insurance.

Medicare Part B refers to coverage for outpatient services, which can include having a nurse come to the house, x-rays, MRIs and any other laboratory testing. Compare the various sections of Medicare coverage with information from a Northwestern Mutual representative in this free video on insurance.

The purpose of HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is to protect the medical records of individuals who have their records stored in or transferred between hospitals. Learn about the origin of HIPAA with information from a Northwestern Mutual representative in this free video on insurance.

Misconceptions of HIPAA revolve around the government not having the time or resources to enforce many of its regulations, but major crimes against the act result in large fines and jail time. Get information about HIPAA with information from a Northwestern Mutual representative in this free video on insurance.

Renters insurance covers everything from the individual's personal property to liability coverage, and it is generally very affordable and can save a tenant from being evicted. Consider getting renters insurance to cover any losses with information from a Northwestern Mutual representative in this free video on insurance.

Many health insurance policies cover pregnancy-related expenses, but adding on a maternity package to an insurance plan will usually only increase the costs by 10 percent. Gain coverage in the case of pregnancy with information from a Northwestern Mutual representative in this free video on insurance.

Insurance policies for businesses can be group benefits for employees, which can include health, dental and vision insurance, or life insurance for the company. Compare various types of insurance plans for a business with information from a Northwestern Mutual representative in this free video on insurance.