A:I don't understand how health insurance works in the U.S. B: Do you have health insurance through your job? A: I'm a part-time employee, so that is not part of my benefits package. B: You can buy health insurance based on your income. A: How exactly does that work? B: If you go to healthcare.gov, you can see what plans you are eligible for. A: Then what happens? B: You pay a fee every month and choose a primary care doctor from your plan. A: What is a primary care doctor? B: A primary care doctor is the doctor you visit when you have a headache or for regular check-ups. A: Do I go to my primary care doctor in an emergency? B: No, in an emergency, you just go to the closest emergency room.
