There are several different types of insurance available, and each can have its own sub-categories. Generally, coverage types fall into these groups:

• Health Insurance — Helps provide coverage for medical expenses
  
  
• Long-Term Care Insurance — Helps pay the medical expenses of a long-term illness or disability
  
  
• Dental Insurance — Helps pay for dental expenses
  
  
• Accident Insurance — Can offer benefits if you are injured or die from an accident
  
  
• Annuities — Helps provide a guaranteed stream of income now and in the future
  
  
• Life Insurance — Can provide money to your beneficiary after your death
  
  
• Medicare Supplement Insurance — Helps cover some medical expenses Medicare doesn't pay in full
  
  

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