Tip 1.  Check with your employer.

This is the first logical step.  It makes no difference whether or not your employer offers health insurance to their employees.  Even if they don't offer health insurance, employers almost always have a lot of knowledge about it. Bring the topic up with your boss.  Inquire about what he or she knows about it.  You'll probably be surprised.

If your work provides health insurance coverage and you meet the requirements, your quest for health insurance may be over.  Be certain to learn everything you can about the employee benefits package.

There may be a waiting period before you are eligible to be covered under the group plan.  If this is the case, you may need to purchase a Short-Term insurance plan to cover the time you are not insured.  No matter what you do, don't go without insurance.  It's not worth the risk.


Tip 2.  Visit Healthcare.gov.

Visit: Healthcare.gov to discover what health insurance plans are available in the Tampa, FL region.  You will find all sorts of valuable information that can help you to make a smart health insurance choice.  Take a moment to review the meaning of health insurance terms like: Deductible, Coinsurance, and Maximum-out-of-pocket.  Having a good grasp of the meaning of such terms will simplify your decision making process.


Tip 3.  Speak with a health insurance broker.

When it comes to deciding on the right health-care plan for you and your family, an insurance broker's knowledge can be invaluable.  An insurance broker can help you with every aspect of a health insurance plan purchase.  When deciding on the size of your health plan deductible, an insurance broker can explore the benefits and drawbacks with you.  They can concisely explain health plan co-insurances.  They can help you figure out if you're eligible for an Affordable Care Act subsidy.  Speaking with a health insurance representative is a natural first step you should take before obtaining a health plan.  Best of all, assistance from a health insurance broker is usually free.

Choosing a health insurance plan is not something to take "lightly".

When looking for an affordable, high-quality health insurance plan, there are numerous factors to consider.  Unless you are a practicing insurance broker who works with health insurance on a daily basis, there are a lot of critical issues that you are likely to miss.  Many Americans are dissatisfied with their health-care coverage.  The cause for this is often not the health plan.  Instead, it is the consumer who buys a plan without fully comprehending its benefits.  Unfortunately, most people don't realize how their health insurance plan works until they have a medical problem.  This is not the time to first learn the definitions of phrases like "deductible" or "coinsurance. " You want to be sure you choose the correct health insurance plan before you need it.



Finding an affordable health plan is not easy.

There are a myriad of reasons why obtaining affordable health insurance plan can be challenging.  At the root of the problem is the fact that health insurance in the United States is in a state of change.  The Affordable Care Act is having an increasing impact on American health insurance.  ACA Subsidies are now available to a larger number of Americans.  Furthermore, more Americans who previously had Medicaid coverage, are now eligible for health insurance coverage via the Affordable Care Act.  All of these changes have resulted in an avalanche of new online data.  With a much of the information being incomplete or inaccurate, the average consumer is having a difficult time figuring out what is what.

In addition, the best way to acquire a good understanding of the health plan options that are available to you is to have access to a personable, capable, health insurance broker.  An insurance broker that is willing to take the time necessary to understand your needs and make health plan recommendations based exclusively on your needs, is crucial when it comes to finding a quality plan that fits.  These days in Florida, such an agent is not as easy to find as it used to be.


ACA is more affordable.

In Florida, Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plan options are more affordable than they were in previous years.  This is because the subsidies provided by the federal government are larger.  In addition, more Americans now qualify for a subsidy.



We are happy to assist.

We understand how difficult it can be to choose the best plan for you and your family's needs.  Plan benefits, physician networks, deductibles, Rx coverage, and other components of a health insurance plan, should all be carefully considered.

Our licensed insurance professionals are happy to assist in sorting through all of the details in order to acquire a quality, affordable health insurance plan that meets the needs of you and your family.  Our services are free.  call now.    904-708-0460