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Affordable Individual Health Insurance

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There are many options for an individual to obtain affordable health insurance coverage. Keep in mind that there are savings in numbers; the more people in a plan, the better the savings for each member. In some states, like Florida you may purchase group policies for a group of one. Some states allow a two-person policy to qualify for a group rate. If you are a sole proprietor and your spouse helps you with things like bookkeeping, filing or mailings, you may be able to claim them as an employee and get the group rate. Another option for the self-employed is the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE). NASE offers self employed individuals the choice to deduct 100% of their medical premiums and 100% of their non insured medical expense from state, federal and self employment taxes through a program called 105 HFR. If you’re not in a business, don’t despair. You may be able to enjoy the lower premiums associated with group plans by joining an organization such as trade or al