Las Vegas Health Insurance for the Self Employed

 

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When you are self employed and do not have a spouse who qualifies for group health insurance there are plans that are specifically designed for the self employed here in Las Vegas.  When shopping for Health Insurance for the Self Employed, there are many things to consider:

 

 

If you do not have access to employer-sponsored group health insurance, you may want to buy an individual health insurance plan from a private health insurance company.  However, in Nevada — as in most other states — you have limited guaranteed access to individual health insurance.  Whether you can buy an individual health plan may depend on your health status, the kind of coverage you want to buy, and other circumstances.  Also, there are some alternatives to individual health insurance coverage such as continuation coverage (from COBRA coverage) or conversion policies.


What to look for when purchasing Las Vegas Health Insurance for the Self-Employed

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•       The first thing you have to consider when purchasing Las Vegas Health Insurance for the Self-Employed is pre-existing conditions.  In the state of Nevada as in most other states, you have to individually qualify for Individual / Family health plans.  This means that Nevada Health Insurance is not guaranteed issues unless you are considered Federally Eligible through the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA, Title II).

•        The second thing you should consider is Doctor and Hospital availability.  Here at Capstone Brokerage, we a a big proponent of having Nationwide access to providers on a "in-network" basis.  Although most PPO plans provide access to non contracted providers on an out of network basis, when accessing these out-of-network facilities and physicians, deductibles usually double and reimbursements for these costs are usually based on what the carrier would pay their in network facilities and physicians.

•        The third item to consider is policy limitations.  When selecting your Las Vegas Health Insurance for the Self-Employed we show you the exclusions and limitations of each plan we quote.  There are some policies that do not provide coverage for on the job accidents; meaning, if you have an accident while on the job you are not covered unless you have Workman's Comp. Insurance.  There are also some policies that have limitations on physical therapy, transplants and office visits.  Let Capstone Brokerage help you decide which policy best suites you and your family's needs.

•        The fourth item to consider is price.  Don't be fooled with low priced health insurance or low priced discount plans.  It's best to raise deductibles vs. sacrificing coverage when choosing your Las Vegas Health Plan.


Health Savings Account Qualified Plans (HSA's) and High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP)

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Health Savings Accounts (HSA's) are the latest news in affordable health care.  Health Savings Accounts (HSA's) combine a qualified High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account.  The High Deductible Health Plan covers catastrophic illness and injury, while the Health Savings Account covers routine expenses until the deductible is met.  Health Savings Accounts (HSA's) offer a way to set aside funds to pay for today and tomorrow's medical expenses.

•        The Health Savings Account is the only account the Federal Government has established where once money is deposited it can potentially never be taxed.  The reason for this is, HSA's roll over from year to hear and as long as you use the dollars inside the HSA for qualified medical expenses the money is NEVER taxed.  Even though after the age of 65 you can pull the dollars out and tax as regular income, if you leave the money in the HSA and use it for health related items it is never taxed.


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