UnitedHealthOne Golden Rule - Short Term Medical Plans
Short Term MedicalSM Plans are health plans designed to bridge the gap for individuals and families in times of transition:- A new graduate that can no longer be on their parent's insurance
- In-between jobs
- Waiting for benefits to begin at a new job
- Early retirees waiting for Medicare
- As temporary alternative to COBRA insurance2
With our temporary insurance plans, you can choose from a broad range of deductibles and payment options. Short term insurance is usually more affordable than traditional individual health insurance plans. Take a few minutes to check out our short term insurance quotes and see for yourself! Don't forget to explore our prescription drug discount cards and prescription drug copay coverage, too. Check out our three options:
Short Term MedicalSM Copay
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Mike has been let go from his job and is actively looking for a new one. He's not
interested in paying as much for COBRA health insurance, but he depends on monthly
prescriptions and visits his doctor multiple times a year. Mike chose this plan
because it's like the traditional copay plan he had with his previous job.4
- $35 in-network doctor office visit5
- Prescription drug copay coverage6
- Deductibles from $500 to $10,000 per term; after deductible is met we pay 80% of covered expenses up to $20,000, then we pay 100% of covered expenses after that
- $4,000 Coinsurance out-of-pocket maximum per term
Short Term MedicalSM Plus
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Brent is a Plus plan customer. He's a single father now, responsible for his little
girl. With the Plus plan, he knows what out-of-pocket experiences he'll be responsible
for ahead of time - which is good, because fairyland tea parties don't always come
cheap!4
- Offers more coverage than Value plan
- Great for those who seek predictable out-of-pocket expenses
- Deductibles from $500 to $10,000 per term; after deductible is met we pay 80% of covered expenses up to $10,000, then we pay 100% of covered expenses after that
- $2,000 Coinsurance out-of-pocket maximum per term
Short Term MedicalSM Value
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Tanya has the Value plan. She loves soccer and knows accidents happen, no matter
how much game you've got. She's just graduated from college and wants coverage until
she finds a job, but doesn't want to break her bank account either.4
- Costs less than our Copay and Plus plans
- Deductible amount goes towards each illness or injury; not per term
- Deductibles from $500 to $5,000 per cause; after deductible is met we pay 80% of covered expenses up to $20,000, then we pay 100% of covered expenses after that
- $4,000 Coinsurance out-of-pocket maximum per cause
We also offer other health insurance plans with a variety of coverage at competitive prices.
Top Short Term Insurance Questions:
How soon can my short term health insurance start?Applying online with a credit card will get you coverage in the least amount of time. If you choose to mail your application, upon approval the effective date is the later of your requested effective date or the day after the U.S. postmark.
Does a short term health insurance plan help cover the costs of prescription drugs?
Yes. With Short Term MedicalSM Plus you pay 20% after your deductible is met. With Short Term MedicalSM Value you may obtain RX drugs at an average savings of 20-25% which vary by pharmacy, drug, and area with a discount card. With Short Term MedicalSM Copay you pay $15 for Tier 1 drugs, $35 for Tier 2 drugs, $65 for Tier 3 drugs, and you pay 25% coinsurance for Tier 4 drugs. Tier 2-4 drugs have a combined $500 deductible per person, per term.
Do short term health insurance plans include dental and vision benefits?
No. Short term health insurance plans are designed to protect you in the event of an unexpected illness or injury and are not intended to cover dental and vision care. We do offer "stand-alone" dental and vision coverage in many states, which you can purchase separately from a temporary insurance plan.
Why would I want short term insurance coverage for a limited amount of time?
A short-term plan can help protect you during life-changing events. You may be a college student and following graduation you're no longer eligible for your parent's health plan and you're looking for your first job or you're laid off and looking for work. Maybe you're an early retiree and waiting for Medicare eligibility.
