allow /əˈlaʊ/ (v) to let someone or something Example: My insurance does not allow me to choose my own hospital
alternative /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/ (adj) that can be used instead of something else Example: To lower the cost of health insurance, my employer chose an alternative method of insuring us
aspect /ˈæspekt/ (n) a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem Example: She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect.
concern /kənˈsɜːn/ (n) a feeling of worry Example: Whenever I have health concerns, I call my doctor
emphasize /ˈemfəsaɪz/ (v) to give special importance to something Example: The nurse emphasized the importance of eating a balanced diet
incur /ɪnˈkɜː(r)/ (v) to become subject to Example: I incrurred substantial expenses that my health plan does not coverI incurred substantial expenses that my health plan does not cover
personnel /ˌpɜːsəˈnel/ (n) the people who work for an organization Example: The employee went to see the director of personnel about taking an extended leave of absence
policy /ˈpɒləsi/ (n) a plan of action agreed or chosen by a political party, a business, etc. Example: The company's insurance policy did not cover cosmetic surgery
portion /ˈpɔːʃn/ (n) one part of something larger Example: A portion of my benefits is my health care coverage
regardless /rɪˈɡɑːdləs/ (adv) paying no attention, even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties Example: Regardless of the cost, we all need health insurance
salary /ˈsæləri/ (n) money that employees receive for doing their job Example: The technician was pleased to have a raise in salary after only six months on the job
suit /suːt/ (v) to be convenient or useful for somebody Example: I have finally found a health plan that suits my needs