| A | B |
| Hospital | Covers most or all charges during a stay in the hospital |
| Surgical | Covers all or part of the surgeon's fees for an operation |
| Regular Medical | Covers fees for nonsurgical care given in the doctor's office, patient's home, or hospital |
| Major Medical | Covers costs of extended and specialized care out of the hospital |
| Comprehensive | Combines features from hospital, surgical, regular, and major medical insurance |
| Dental | Covers examinations, xrays, cleanings, and fillings |
| Vision | Covers examinations, Rx lenses, frames, and contact lenses |
| Group | Most popuar way to buy health insurance; company pays part of all of premium |
| Workers Compensation | Provides medical and survivor benefits for people injured, disabled or killed on the job |
| Life | Protects survivors against financial loss associated with death |
| Term | Provides financial protection from losses resulting from death during a definite period of time |
| Permanent | Lasts a lifetime as long as the premium is paid |