allow /əˈlaʊ/ (verb) to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be done Example: My insurance does not allow me to choose my own hospital
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alternative /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/ (noun) a thing that you can choose to do or have out of two or more possibilities Example: To lower the cost of health insurance, my employer chose an alternative method of insuring us
aspect /ˈæspekt/ (noun) a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be considered Example: She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect.
concern /kənˈsɜːrn/ (verb) to affect somebody/something; to involve somebody/something Example: Whenever I have health concerns, I call my doctor
emphasize /ˈemfəsaɪz/ (verb) to give special importance to something Example: The nurse emphasized the importance of eating a balanced diet
incur /ɪnˈkɜːr/ (verb) if you incur something unpleasant, you are in a situation in which you have to deal with it Example: I incrurred substantial expenses that my health plan does not coverI incurred substantial expenses that my health plan does not cover
personnel /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/ (noun) the people who work for an organization or one of the armed forces Example: The employee went to see the director of personnel about taking an extended leave of absence
policy /ˈpɑːləsi/ (noun) 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 /ˈpɔːrʃn/ (noun) one part of something larger Example: A portion of my benefits is my health care coverage
regardless /rɪˈɡɑːrdləs/ (adverb) 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/ (noun) money that employees receive for doing their job, especially professional employees or people working in an office, usually paid every month Example: The technician was pleased to have a raise in salary after only six months on the job
suit /suːt/ (noun) a set of clothes made of the same cloth, including a jacket and trousers or a skirt Example: I have finally found a health plan that suits my needs
