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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Health Insurance -- Paying Less For The Right Cover

By Chimezirim Odimba

You don't really have to do very exceptional things in order to attract the cheapest policy that meets your needs. Just knowing some compulsory things and implememting them will make a real difference. Here are a good number of things that will help you achieve that goal...

Using emergi-centers or no-appointment ambulatory care centers will help you lower your cost. This is particularly so if you are generally healthy and find it a little difficult to pay for traditional health insurance.

Your premium will be cheaper if you increase your deductible. A deductible is the amount you've decided to contribute before your insurance provider fulfills the terms of your policy. Although it's recommended that you choose a very high deductible, take care that it's an amount that you can easily pay.

You can insure your children through state plans if you want to lower your cost. There are usually criteria for eligiblity.

These plans are often either free or almost free. If you have a child with a special ailment, you'll spend less if you insure such a child through a state plan.

Premiums paid by self employed folks might be tax-deductible. You may as well be entitled to a tax break if your employer offers a flexible spending account. You can get details on this from a tax professional. This will help you determine what will give you a tax break and what won't.

Do you know of all the discounts that your insurer offers? Your agent could, by commission or omission, overlook some discounts that you qualify for. You'll discover simply by telling your agent that you want to know if you have been told about every discount available. You might get a very pleasant surprise!

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