Federal law causes major shift in consumer shopping behavior
A new report from Vitals Index shows that changes to the U.S. health care system is having a major impact on what people are looking for when it comes to insurance coverage. These changes were brought about by the Affordable Care Act and the federal law has done much to revolutionize the country’s health care and insurance industries. According to Vitals Index, because of the changes that the law has made, people are beginning to consider many different factors when looking for insurance coverage.
Consumers looking for policies that cover their favorite doctors
According to the report from Vital Index, consumers are beginning to look for insurance coverage based on what doctors they have access to. The Affordable Care Act has introduced many changes to the health care system and these changes have caused insurance companies to revise their coverage networks. Many consumers found that their favorite doctors were no longer covered by their insurance network. For some, this meant finding insurance policies that covered their favorite doctors.
Some 2.6 million people have substandard insurance policies
The Affordable Care Act also forced insurers to provide coverage that met a certain standard. Policies that did not meet the government’s standards were meant to expire. Some 2.6 million people were affected by this particular issue, being forced to find new insurance policies. For many of these people, cost was the deciding factor in whether or not they purchase coverage. Other factors, such as network coverage options and the business practice of insurance companies, have determined consumer shopping behavior as well.
Consumer shopping behavior is beginning to change as people begin to understand insurance more
What consumers are looking for in terms of health insurance coverage is beginning to change. Many people are becoming more aware of health insurance and how it is being affected by federal policies. Growing awareness of insurance issues has changed the way many people shop for coverage. While the Affordable Care Act has caused significant problems for some people, it has also encouraged many to become better versed in the insurance industry.