FAQ - Individual Health Insurance

Individual health insurance coverage is generally more expensive than group health insurance.



Like any company, which purchases in bulk to save money, a group that purchases health insurance together will also save money. The most common type of group insurance is that which is offered by your employer. Typically the employer will pay some part of the cost of that insurance. But, that employer provided insurance might not meet all the needs of the employee. This is where individual health insurance is most commonly needed. By purchasing supplemental health insurance, employee is better able to weather the extreme costs of health care. If you are self-employed, you should see if your profession has an association, which offers a group insurance policy. Failing that, you can reduce your health insurance costs by raising the deductible. For more information about individual health coverage, contact an insurance expert. This information is general in nature and should not substitute for the advice of and expert in the field.