With so many people now working for themselves, where to find health insurance becomes an issue. Here is a list that may help:
Start with your local Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Service Bureau (www.sbsb.com), AARP (www.aarp.org) for those over 50’ and any Industry-specific trade associations you are involved with - like the Bar Association or the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Also call or contact the:
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Freelancers
Freelance Union
Phone: 800.856.9981
Freelancers Union is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that represents the needs and concerns of America’s growing independent workforce through advocacy, information and service. Independent workers—freelancers, consultants, independent contractors, temps, part-timers, contingent employees and the self-employed—currently make up about 30% of the nation’s workforce.
They offer all types insurance plans for freelancers including a low cost catastrophic plan for $149.00 per month with a $10,000 deductible (for New York residents- other plans depending on your state).
National Association for The Self-Employed
1-800-232-6273
Supporting the needs of micro-businesses and the self-employed
Offers Complete Health and Dental Insurance for individuals, families, and groups
Golden Rule Insurance Co.
1.800.444.8990
Offers Health Savings Account (HAS) Plans, High Deductible Plans, Co-pay Plans, and Short Term Medical and Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans
B’NAI B’RITH
Offers Medicare supplement, Catastrophic Major Medical, Accident Protection, Disability Income, Long Term Care, and Term Life Insurance to members.
1.800.723.BNAI (2624)
WORKMEN’S CIRCLE
Phone: 212-889-6800
( Workmen’s Circle is a national Jewish cultural organization)
They offer Health Insurance to businesses and self-employed persons who are members
A Website where clients can buy insurance from over 200 leading companies
Quotesmith.com/ Insure.com for help over the phone call 1.800.324.6370
Another web site that allows you to compare a variety of individual medical insurance policies and brings together more than 7,000 health plans from more than 160 health insurance companies’ nationwide Phone 1-800-977-8860
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