Health Insurance Options and Costs

As health care costs continue to rise, access to affordable health coverage has become a growing problem for many Americans. Fortunately, the Web offers free information that can help you sort out health insurance options and compare plan prices. Here are some sites:

America’s Health Insurance Plans

ahip.org/

Select “Consumer Information” to access information about long- term care insurance, managed care and health insurance.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

www.ahcpr.gov/consumer/ insuranc.htm

Good resource for learning about health insurance basics and choosing the right plan.

Federal Citizen Information Center

consumeraction.gov/caw_in surance_health.shtml

Provides useful overview of health insurance options and long- term care insurance.

eHealthInsurance.com

ehealthinsurance.com/ehi/index.html

Compare individual, family and small business insurance plans.

InsWeb

insweb.com

Select “Health” to begin search for the best insurance quotes in your area.