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Individual Policies

If you do not have health insurance available to you through your job, you may be able to buy an individual policy. Find out more about your options here!

Health Insurance Rejection - Have You Ever Been Rejected For Health I…

Have you ever been rejected for health insurance coverage? Talk about your experience, including what happened and whether you were able to find coverage elsewhere.

Buying an Individual Policy - What Problems Have You Encountered in B…

Tell us about your experiences - what problems have you encountered while buying, or attempting to buy, an individual health insurance policy?

Insurance Mandates

Learn more about insurance mandates as a possible way to reform our healthcare system

Short-Term Health Insurance

Learn more about short-term health insurance, a low-cost option for people who are temporarily without health insurance coverage.

Association Health Plans

Learn about the pros and cons to buying health coverage through an association health plan.

The ABCs of HSAs

Learn more about health savings accounts, including pros and cons, as well as information to help you decide whether they are right for you.

Buying an Individual Health Insurance Policy

How to get started on your search for an individual health insurance policy, and what to look for in your policy.

Health Insurance Consumer Guides

Find in-depth, state-based information about individual policies here! Includes information about your rights when purchasing individual policies, premium rates, and benefits offered.

The Perils of Buying Your Own Policy

Consumer Reports wrote this report which shows how individual health insurance often fails consumers. Learn about the traps that consumers face, and how they might affect your premiums and coverage.

Can I Buy an Individual Policy?

Tips for finding insurance if you do not have access to coverage through your employer.

Tips for Buying Individual Health Coverage

Offers options to consider before purchasing an individual policy, as well as tips on how to find the best policy for the lowest cost.
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