Health Insurance 101: What to Do If You’re Self-Employed

You’re living the dream… you’re your own boss! The downfall is that the United States typically ties health insurance to your employment. As a result, it can be overwhelming to find your own insurance coverage if you’re self-employed. If you don’t qualify for Medicaid (more on that below), you have two main options: sign up for insurance through a private insurance company, or enroll in a plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Finding the right insurance for you and your family can sometimes be daunting. Visit HealthCare.gov or speak to your preferred tax prep company to see what you qualify for.

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Hilary Weissman

Hilary Weissman has been a health writer for the past 6 years. She was a senior copywriter at WW (Weight Watchers) before joining GoodRx and was also a copy editor in S&P Global’s structured finance ratings group for 3 years prior.

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Sanjai Sinha, MD

Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

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