Article: GOOD QUESTION Health insurance more complicated for self-employed

Q: Where can I find information on buying a health insurance plan if I don't have one with my employer?

A: Because health insurance is administered differently in each state, a good starting place to find more information is the health or insurance department for the state where you live. Some states offer programs to the uninsured, such as the Family Health Plus program in New York state, allowing individuals or families with limited income to purchase their own plan. Alternatively, individual or family plans are offered at market rates through a number of national and regional carriers.

Those looking for individual and family plans can also start their

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