The One Thing Americans Hate More Than Dental Visits AND Taxes

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Everyone knows shopping for health insurance isn’t fun, but it’s not as bad as doing your own taxes, right? Wrong. A recent Bankrate survey found that Americans hate shopping for health insurance. Make that really hate shopping for health insurance. They hate it so much that 75 percent of survey participants said comparing health plans is as bad as or worse than doing their own taxes.

Yep, shopping for insurance is apparently beyond awful. It’s so awful that 73 percent of participants said it’s as bad as or worse than being stuffed in the middle seat of an airplane, while 64 percent said it’s as bad as or worse than having a tooth filled.

Shopping is supposed to be fun. Granted, some things are more fun to shop for than others — but comparing insurance plans shouldn’t be as terrible as spending hours of flight time crushed between two strangers.

Shopping for health care insurance is a lot easier if U.S. workers and their employers research their options before attempting to buy – or, in the case of insurance, apply. One handy resource is “Out of Pocket 101,” which provides concise information about the types of costs workers can expect if they’re injured or ill. In clear, easy-to-comprehend language, it explains the difference between a deductible and a copayment, provides insight into the nonmedical costs that can accompany accidents or illnesses, and clarifies the differences between out-of-pocket costs and out-of-pocket limits.

Employers looking for insight into voluntary insurance – including the impact it has on employee retention, production and job satisfaction – should check out a simple guide that explains what voluntary insurance is and why employees need it.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation.

The One Thing Americans Hate More Than Dental Visits AND Taxes