Introduction
According to an article, This is the real reason most Americans file for bankruptcy, from CNBC, healthcare costs are the real reason most Americans file for bankruptcy.
This lesson will explore the different types of health insurance that can protect you from financial loss due to illness or injury.

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Compare and contrast the different types of health insurance plans.
- Explain the importance of disability insurance
Essential Questions
- Protecting your income and assets is essential to your financial plan.
- Proper management of money is essential to personal financial stability and success.
Enduring Understandings
- Enduring understanding text here.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Career Preparedness standards: 22.