Thursday, January 15, 2009

Group Vs. Individual Health Insurance

By Jeff Cline

Are you looking for the confidence to figure out on your own if Individual health insurance is a better option for you instead of you Employers Group policy? Well, this article will answer many of your questions. You will be able to make an informed decision based on the pros and cons you find here.

The main reason consumers think about going to individual health insurance through a private health insurance company versus their employer group policy is because of the increasing cost of group premiums. Many times your employer pays a portion or your entire premium, but pays nothing for your dependents.

An individual insurance is based solely on you and your family instead of a group. What this means is that they look very closely at your health condition. If anyone in the family has a health condition it affects the outcome. Rates could increase, condition may not be covered or the insurance company could decline coverage for that individual.

If you are eligible for Group insurance and you have a medical condition then most of the time Group is the favorable option. See where individual insurance can base rates and coverage on you as an individual group can not. They must cover you even if you have a significant health condition.

Would you like to choose a plan that meets your needs exact? Group restricts you to accept what they offer. Individual insurance allows you the freedom to secure what meets your needs. That way you only pay for what you need or desire.

How would you like to be told what benefits you will have, which providers you can see and how much your going to pay. With group insurance this is what you get. You do not get the freedom to decide these factors. You can not even add a dependent unless it is the right time of the year.

Individual carriers offer bundling of benefits which make it really nice. For example, say you would like medical and dental coverage. You can bundle them as a package and pay one premium. They often offer vision, life and maternity as an add on as well.

You have much thinking to do now. You have to decide what is important. You now have to tools to make a good decision. Don't sell yourself short or be locked out of a good thing. Your needs should be tops when making this decision. - 14915

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