this_is_nascar 162 Posted December 23, 2012 Do any of you guys have any experience with individual health insurance (you purchase this on your own) vs. group health insurance (the kind you'd get from your employer)? Very soon, I'll be in the market to consider an individual health insurance plan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,573 Posted December 23, 2012 I am also interested in this. Not for myself, but for someone else. I have insurance through my former employer and have to pay a portion of the total which is over $15,000 per year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Springfield1911 22 Posted December 23, 2012 Do any of you guys have any experience with individual health insurance (you purchase this on your own) vs. group health insurance (the kind you'd get from your employer)? Very soon, I'll be in the market to consider an individual health insurance plan. I had an individual plan about 4 or 5 years ago. At the time I had to pay about $300 for a bare bones policy. From what i understand an individual policy can range now from $400-$1000+ depending what coverage you need. My friend owns his own business with no employees and he pays $30000.00+ for a family plan with $7500 deductible. Good luck with whatever you find because healthcare is not affordable anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfy 51 Posted December 24, 2012 You can contact me I am an insurance broker. I work with Maks. Joe Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadeye74 5 Posted December 24, 2012 You can contact me I am an insurance broker. I work with Maks. Joe Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 Do you handle business liability insurance as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
this_is_nascar 162 Posted December 24, 2012 Thanks everyone. Thanks Joe. If I move forward with anything, I'll give you a call. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reloaderguy 30 Posted December 26, 2012 Cost is a rip off. I can't afford it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
this_is_nascar 162 Posted December 26, 2012 Cost is a rip off. I can't afford it! I hear ya about the cost, however a major medical event can basically wipe you out if not insured. That's what I'm concerned with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximus 16 Posted December 26, 2012 I have an individual policy since I'm unemployed. It's through Horizon BCBSNJ. It covers prescription medication and generally hospital. There are limitations to the policy regarding %'s of payment. A friend of mine just found out the same policy does or cover cancer treatment, so you need to be careful. The cost for an individual is about $480/mo. A lot of money but like Ray said, you need it or suffer losing everything you have to pay hospital bills. I am looking for a better policy also, but haven't found anything that covers as much for the price. You can also go on Ehealthinsurance.com and get quotes or look at individual plans. Good luck. If you come across anything more affordable, be sure to let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
this_is_nascar 162 Posted December 27, 2012 I have an individual policy since I'm unemployed. It's through Horizon BCBSNJ. It covers prescription medication and generally hospital. There are limitations to the policy regarding %'s of payment. A friend of mine just found out the same policy does or cover cancer treatment, so you need to be careful. The cost for an individual is about $480/mo. A lot of money but like Ray said, you need it or suffer losing everything you have to pay hospital bills. I am looking for a better policy also, but haven't found anything that covers as much for the price. You can also go on Ehealthinsurance.com and get quotes or look at individual plans. Good luck. If you come across anything more affordable, be sure to let me know. It's funny you mention that website. That's the website that I've been doing research on over the last couple days. It seems for me, the best plan is going to be a plan through AmeriHealth. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites