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Health Insurance for the Work at Home

By Judilynn, published Jul 03, 2007
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For full time employees that work outside of the home, health insurance is usually one of the perks of their job. Some people that work at home are lucky enough to have health insurance coverage through someone else, spouse, parent, etc that has health coverage. Others out there have to weigh the pros and cons of the many health insurance options out there.

Keep in mind that health insurance can be deducted as a legitimate business expense on your taxes. A self-employed person may be able to take 100% of their health insurance payments and adjust their income. They can take this only if they are not covered under any employer health insurance plan. Your tax consultant or account should be able to help you with this.

The hardest part will probably be in choosing the health insurance plan that is right for you and your family. There are several places online that offer quotes from various companies. You can find quotes for health insurance at http://www.netquote.com/. They actually offer quotes on several different types of insurance to include health insurance and dental insurance. They will match you with an agent that can help you. This agent will further match you with health insurance companies that can offer you coverage.

Health insurance can cover a wide variety. There are many terms and different types of coverage. Ask questions of your agents. Research the companies that you are thinking of getting health insurance through. When you are doing your research check the Better Business Bureau. Make a list of questions you have about the health insurance coverage to ask your agent. From the most general question to specific details ask all the questions you have about their health insurance coverage. A good place to start your research would be http://www.healthinsuranceinfo.net/. They have guides that go from state to state. Always keep in mind that different states have different laws and coverage for health insurance.

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Excellent article, we have been looking into health insurance for over a year, self employed. Just haven't found one yet to cover what we need. Luckily we have not been sick and haven't required hospital care. Thanks for the sites to check out.

Posted on 08/18/2007 at 8:08:00 AM

 
When I move back to America I will be self-employed then and it's great to know that health insurance can be deducted. I never knew this before as I always had health insurance through companies I worked for and didn't know much about this topic. Thanks for the info. :-)

Posted on 07/06/2007 at 4:07:00 AM

 
I'll be using this information! Thank you!

Posted on 07/03/2007 at 4:07:00 PM

 
Scary to think about not having health coverage.

Posted on 07/03/2007 at 1:07:00 PM

 
I'm one of the millions that are uninsured in this country. I guess before I move to Canada, I'll consider these options. Thanks!

Posted on 07/03/2007 at 10:07:00 AM

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