5 Insurance Terms to Know

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Gap Insurance The minute you drive your car off the dealer’s lot, your car loses value. It’s unfair, but inevitable. So, if another car hits you, and totals your car only days later, your insurance company will only compensate you for the “blue book” value of your car. Since this is usually lower than the amount you paid for the car, you may be left with a loan balance but no car. Gap insurance will compensate you for the difference between the blue book value of your car and the amount left on your loan. 2. Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage Uninsured motorist coverage compensates you for damages to your car and your medical bills when the other driver does not have any car insurance. Underinsured motorist coverage is used when the other driver’s insurance is not enough to cover all your damages. For example, your damages equal $60,000, and the other driver’s insurance only covers $50,000. Your underinsured motorist coverage will pay you the remaining $10,000. 3. Subrogation You get in a car accident, and it’s the other driver’s fault. You make a claim with your insurance company, and your insurance company pays your medical bills. The insurance company then asserts a subrogation claim against the other driver to get reimbursed for the money it paid to you. If the subrogation claim is successful, you may even get reimbursed for the deductible you paid. 4. COBRA The federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) allows you to continue your employer sponsored health insurance coverage for up to 18 months after you leave your job. You will have to pay the full premiums yourself, but it may still be cheaper than buying health insurance elsewhere. 5. Health Savings Account A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-free savings account that allows you to set aside money from your paycheck, before taxes, to be used on qualified medical expenses. HSAs are usually paired with high deductible health insurance plans. The money you put in to an HSA is usually 100 percent deductible, up to the legal limit. Withdrawals from the account to pay for medical expenses are also tax free. Have you been injured and are having a hard time dealing with your insurance? An experienced personal injury attorney will be able to help you negotiate with your insurance company. Related Resources: Have an injury claim? Get your claim reviewed for free. (Consumer Injury) If a Bicyclist Damages Your Car, Will His Insurance Pay? (FindLaw’s Injured) Can I Use Workers Comp’ Insurance on Medical Marijuana? (FindLaw’s Injured) Do You Need Insurance for a House Party? 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