What to Do When You Lose Your Health Insurance
By Janet Trautwein
Every corner of the nation is reeling from the recession. The government recently reported that America lost 2.6 million jobs last year. And the national unemployment rate now stands at 7.6 percent.
Because health insurance is usually tied to employment, many folks are at risk of losing their coverage.
Fortunately, there are several ways that newly unemployed workers can obtain affordable health insurance, even if they’re in less-than-perfect health.
One option is individual health insurance on the private market. Individual policies can cover just one person or an entire family. There are thousands of agents across the country who can help you find an affordable policy that suits your needs. The “agent finder” tool on the National Association of Health Underwriters’ (NAHU) website at www.nahu.org can be a great resource for locating a qualified health insurance professional near you.