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You are not obligated to use the agent who handled
your company’s group insurance plan.Dental plans and other ancillary health plan benefits are
typically not included in COBRA coverage or other private
conversion plans, so it makes sense to consider the impact of
losing these coverages.If you expect to be working for another
employer soon then it usually makes sense to “do without” for a
few months.But if you will be without group benefits for many
months or longer, then you can replace the group benefits with
privately purchased benefit plans. So, what are your options when it comes to health insurance?
First, if you are married, you have the option to obtain spousal
coverage through your husband or wife’s group insurance.If it
is an option for your, then use it, as it is often much less
expensive that purchasing your own individual policy.Another option is to obtain group health insurance, which is
beneficial as the health insurance plan cannot turn you away for
any health problem.As a single home based business owner, you
may not think you are eligible for a group policy, but many
companies are now offering health insurance plans for “groups”
of one. Only 41% of adult Americans have individual life insurance, many rely on group insurance leaving them vulnerable if they lose their job. Although permanent life insurance is more expensive than term life insurance there are methods of getting the most included in your policy for the least amount of money. Don’t just purchase the first policy you are offered, as with anything else you purchase shop around for the best rates. Purchase an appropriate amount of life insurance; don’t buy an excessive amount if not absolutely necessary. As stated earlier buy insurance while you are young and in optimal health, don’t wait until you find out you have a medical condition and suddenly decide you are not invincible and may need to purchase life insurance after all. If you smoke quit, if you drink do so in moderation. If you are overweight start exercising and watch your diet. If your employer offers life insurance, take it. These group insurance plans often are much cheaper than individual policies and in most cases you may not have to submit to a physical health screening. Most group insurance coverage is based 2/3 of your income, but
unfortunately most don't realize that it is usually to a stated
maximum.I recently reviewed a group case where there were only
7 employees and the current maximum coverage for disability was
00 per month.Four of the seven would have had quite a shock
if their income level were cut to this amount based on their
current incomes.As well, most of the plans only cover total
disability, and do not cover a partial disability.
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