Las Vegas Health Insurance for the Self Employed
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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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).
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The second thing you should consider is Doctor and Hospital
availability. Here at Knox Associates, 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.
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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 Knox Associates help you
decide which policy best suites you and your family's needs.
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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)
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.
Click Here to see how Health
Savings Accounts can save you and family significant dollars!!!!!!!
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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.
Nevada Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Insurance
Through a membership in the National Alliance of Consumers and healthcare
Professionals (NACHP), you are entitled to the many benefits of PowerPlan™.
From their "Basic" membership to their "Premium"
offerings, the mission of the NACHP is to inform and educate their members in
protecting and improving their health while shielding their "hard-earned"
healthcare dollars.
click here for the NACHP Brochure
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Because the newer Health Savings Account (HSA) Plans are looking
more and more attractive to the Nevada self employed, NACHP has come
up with a way to protect your HSA from Accidents.
This plan pays up to $5,000 per family member per accident with a
$100 deductible.
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Another way for the Nevada Self Employed to protect their HSA
dollars is to use the NACHP Hospital Indemnity plan. This plan pays up to
$500 per day for hospitalizations - for illnesses or accidents. If you are
in intensive care it can pay up to $1,000 per day.
click here for more information
The NACHP has many more
optional benefits that you can choose from
click here for the NACHP Brochure.
Protecting Your Identity
Here at Knox Associates we have gone one
step further for the Nevada Self-Employed. After looking at
many types of Identity Theft Protection we have chosen
LifeLock as our vendor of
choice for Identity Theft Protection. Most other companies
address Identity Theft after it has happened. LifeLock
addresses identity theft before it happens therefore stopping it
before it happens. In addition, they have a $1,000,000.00
guarantee should you become a victim of identity theft while a
member of LifeLock.
Instant Side-by-Side Nevada Health Insurance Quotes -
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