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Plain-English guides to help you understand what your health insurance actually costs — and what to do about it.

Hospital Indemnity Insurance Explained: What It Is and How It Works

Hospital Indemnity Insurance Explained: What It Is and How It Works

Guy Finkelstein

Hospital indemnity insurance pays you a fixed cash benefit when you're hospitalized — not your doctor. Learn how it works and whether it makes sense for your family.