redspot321
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Hello all.
I am suffering from a bit of uncertinty here and need some good advice. I am being forced to change careers due to a chronic medical condition and Im thinking of getting into the insurance industry.
I am currently working as a respiratory therapist in a large hospital but can no longer be around sick people.
I currently hold a BS in Cardiopulmonary Sciences and Im 9 credits into an MBA program. The company I work for sells health plans and has some openings. The problem is I know NOTHING about health plans. I cant even tell you the difference between a PPO and HMO!
Where do I start if I want to learn about health plans? Should I just take the 40 hour State 2-15 course?
Heres what the job descriptions look like and its all chinese to me!
WHERE DO I START? SELLING AFLAC?
" knowledge of medical benefits, provider reimbursement methodologies, medical and dental terminology, knowledge of claim adjudication and benefit plan application for Point of Service, HMO or Medicare plans. knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/Medigap coverage/guidelines and Commercial HMO/Health Insurance contracts. knowledge of CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS coding system." "Knowledge and understanding of Federal Medicare program, Medicare Advantage Plans, and the medical insurance industry in general. PAHM or other health care related certification "
I am suffering from a bit of uncertinty here and need some good advice. I am being forced to change careers due to a chronic medical condition and Im thinking of getting into the insurance industry.
I am currently working as a respiratory therapist in a large hospital but can no longer be around sick people.
I currently hold a BS in Cardiopulmonary Sciences and Im 9 credits into an MBA program. The company I work for sells health plans and has some openings. The problem is I know NOTHING about health plans. I cant even tell you the difference between a PPO and HMO!
Where do I start if I want to learn about health plans? Should I just take the 40 hour State 2-15 course?
Heres what the job descriptions look like and its all chinese to me!
WHERE DO I START? SELLING AFLAC?
" knowledge of medical benefits, provider reimbursement methodologies, medical and dental terminology, knowledge of claim adjudication and benefit plan application for Point of Service, HMO or Medicare plans. knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/Medigap coverage/guidelines and Commercial HMO/Health Insurance contracts. knowledge of CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS coding system." "Knowledge and understanding of Federal Medicare program, Medicare Advantage Plans, and the medical insurance industry in general. PAHM or other health care related certification "
