Step 1.  Check with your employer.

This is the logical first step.  Whether your employer provides a health insurance package for their employees doesn't matter.  Employers almost always have extensive knowledge concerning health insurance issues - even if they don't offer it.  Bring up the subject with your supervisor.  Ask what he/she knows about it.  You will likely be surprised.

If your employer offers health insurance benefits and you qualify, your health insurance search just might be over.  Find out as much as you can about their employee package, as soon as possible.  There may be a time delay before you can qualify for benefits.  If so, you may need to pick up a Short-Term insurance plan to cover the time that you are ineligible for coverage.  Whatever you do, don't go without coverage.  It's not worth the risk


Step 2.  Visit Healthcare.gov.

Visit: Healthcare.gov to discover what health insurance plans are available in the Chehalis, WA region.  You will find all sorts of valuable information that can help you to make a smart health insurance choice.  Take a moment to review the meaning of health insurance terms like: Deductible, Coinsurance, and Maximum-out-of-pocket.  Having a good grasp of the meaning of such terms will simplify your decision making process.


Step 3.  Contact a health plan specialist.

Speaking with a true health insurance specialist will be the best way to sum up all the information you acquired, and turn it into a smart health plan choice.  When it comes to choosing the right health care plan, knowledge and expertise are an irreplaceable necessity.  A good insurance agent can help you with all aspects of the health insurance plan purchasing process.  Because their expert assistance is normally free, getting assistance from a licensed insurance professional is a smart, sensible step in any insurance purchasing decision.

Choosing a health insurance plan is not something to take "lightly".

When it comes to finding a low-cost, high-quality health insurance plan, there are numerous factors to consider.  Unless you are a practicing health insurance agent, there are several critical issues that you are likely to miss.  A great deal of Americans are unhappy with their health insurance plan.  It is not always the health plan that is to blame.  Rather, it is the consumer who selects a plan without fully comprehending its benefits.  Unfortunately, most people don't realize how their health insurance plan works until they incur a medical bill.  You want to be sure to pick the right Washington health insurance plan for your needs before you actually need it.



Why it is so hard to find affordable health insurance.

There are several reasons why the process of finding an affordable health insurance plan can be difficult.  To begin with, U.S. health insurance is changing.  The Affordable Care Act program is expanding.  More Americans are now eligible for subsidies.  In addition, many Americans that previously were covered by Medicaid, are now eligible for coverage via the Affordable Care Act.  All of these changes have led to a flood of new online information.  Unfortunately, a great deal of the information out there is incorrect.  It is difficult for the average consumer to know what is what.

In addition, the best way to acquire a good understanding of the health plan options that are available to you is to have access to a personable, capable, health insurance broker.  An insurance broker that is willing to take the time necessary to understand your needs and make health plan recommendations based exclusively on your needs, is crucial when it comes to finding a quality plan that fits.  These days in Washington, such an agent is not as easy to find as it used to be.


ACA is more affordable.

In Washington, Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plan options are more affordable than they were in previous years.  This is because the subsidies provided by the federal government are larger.  In addition, more Americans now qualify for a subsidy.



We can help.

We understand how choosing the right plan for the needs of you and your family can be confusing.  Plan benefits, physician networks, deductibles, Rx coverage, price, and more, are all aspects of a health insurance plan that should be well considered.

Our licensed insurance professionals are happy to help you sort through all of the particulars in order to find a high-quality health insurance plan that fits your needs and budget.  Our services are free.  Call now.    360-304-9281