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Freelancer resources
Freelancers have many hurdles to overcome when starting their business. Finding health insurance, as a business owner, can be difficult and is usually expensive. The following is a list of insurance resources that will help you get your foot off the ground and eliminate some of your concerns.
1) Memberships
There are some business organizations that offer as one of their member benefits, group health insurance. Make sure you carefully review all the benefits of the organizations which you belong to.
2) State Programs
Several states provide basic health insurance to lower income residents and new business owners. Check with you State Insurance Department to see if you qualify.
3) Insurance Brokers
You might want to check listings for insurance brokers in your area who will provide you with health insurance resources they've used.
Here is a list of some other companies who provide a health insurance plan as part of their services.
Other health insurance tips
• Ask doctors what plans they accept or ask friends what insurance plans they recommend. This will give you a good idea of where to start your search.
• Keep searching the market and plans in your area every few years to make sure you are getting your moneys worth.