Mini-Med Insurance
A Mini-Med is a limited benefit indemnity health insurance plan which can be issued with very few restrictions through age 64. Medical bills are submitted to the insurer for reimbursement up to the limits of the policy. The Mini-Med policy can be used with any medical provider and is not limited to any specific PPO network. It is commonly used in conjunction with a high deductible major medical policy to help "fill the gap" in coverage. Mini-Med Plans are considered supplemental coverage and are not meant to replace major medical policies.
Most Mini-Med policies include reimbursement for in-patient hospital procedures, surgical benefits, doctor visits, emergency treatment, and life and accident insurance benefits. All allow you to choose your desired level of coverage. Mini-Med plans do not use deductibles or co-pays. Some policies have 6-12 month wait periods for pre-existing conditions, while others have no restrictions or waiting periods at all for pre-existing conditions. Many require that you be employed or self-employed to qualify
Mini-Med plans usually include access to doctor and hospital providers at wholesale (discount) pricing through PPO Networks. To receive discounts (repricing) you must use a provider within the designated network. To receive maximum benefits from a Mini-Med Insurance Policy, always try to use a PPO network provider. The discounted bill can then be submitted to the insurance company for reimbursement. If you do not use a network provider you can still submit the bill for reimbursement, but you will not receive a discount on the bill. Most Mini-Med plans also include access to additional health discounts including dental, vision, and prescriptions.