I have a blue cross high deductible HSA plan. Its for catastrophic mainly, but I opened a health savings account any money I put in there is pre-tax. So it's a good way to save for unexpected but minor issues. I've been happy with it.
Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2012, at 4:41 PM, Brandon Kraft <[email protected]> wrote: > Blue Cross Blue Shield had a policy that works well for me. As far as the > "big" insurance companies, at the time, they were the least expensive option > for comparative coverage and suitable network of doctors. They recently > refunded me via the new healthcare law (only spent 71% of premiums on > healthcare instead of the required 80%, so I got a refund to make their 80%) > and then lowered my premiums > > With any individually-purchased plan in Texas, do be aware that it may be > different than what you previously had and read the contract closely. The > biggest difference (that impacted me) was that maternity coverage is not > currently covered on individual plans in Texas, so until 2014, anyone > planning on starting a family should keep that in mind. > > Cheers, > -- > Brandon J. Kraft > Coffea Web Services > > brandonkraft.com · coffeaweb.com > @kraft · @coffeaweb > Tel: 512-476-3761 · 877-563-2467 > SMS: 512-696-0411 > > > > On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 4:14 PM, Susan Lahey <[email protected]> wrote: > Nope wrong. There is ehealthcare but I used ehealthinsurance.com sorry. > > > On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 4:12 PM, Susan Lahey <[email protected]> wrote: > Andrew, > I got on ehealthcare.com. They list a bunch of different programs with > various premiums and requirements. You can compare plans, too! > > Susan > > > On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 3:24 PM, Andrew Pinkham <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi everyone, > I'm in need of healthcare (no longer technically a student), and wanted to > poll other freelancers about who they had healthcare with, and their > experience on that front. > > Does anyone have a policy provider they really like? > Are their any I should absolutely avoid? > Is there a good resource for figuring this stuff out? > > This would mainly be to cover accidents, but eye-care would be nice. > > Thanks, > Andrew > > -- > Our Web site: http://www.RefreshAustin.org/ > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Refresh Austin" group. > > [ Posting ] > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > Job-related postings should follow http://tr.im/refreshaustinjobspolicy > We do not accept job posts from recruiters. > > [ Unsubscribe ] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > > [ More Info ] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/Refresh-Austin > > > > -- > Susan Lahey > Content Writer and Journalist > Fishpond Content > Secretary, Association for Women in Communications > Austin Professional Chapter > Co-Chair Freelance Austin > > 512.516.9099 > > > > > -- > Susan Lahey > Content Writer and Journalist > Fishpond Content > Secretary, Association for Women in Communications > Austin Professional Chapter > Co-Chair Freelance Austin > > 512.516.9099 > > -- > Our Web site: http://www.RefreshAustin.org/ > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Refresh Austin" group. > > [ Posting ] > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > Job-related postings should follow http://tr.im/refreshaustinjobspolicy > We do not accept job posts from recruiters. > > [ Unsubscribe ] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > > [ More Info ] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/Refresh-Austin > > -- > Our Web site: http://www.RefreshAustin.org/ > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Refresh Austin" group. > > [ Posting ] > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > Job-related postings should follow http://tr.im/refreshaustinjobspolicy > We do not accept job posts from recruiters. > > [ Unsubscribe ] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > > [ More Info ] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/Refresh-Austin -- Our Web site: http://www.RefreshAustin.org/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Refresh Austin" group. [ Posting ] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] Job-related postings should follow http://tr.im/refreshaustinjobspolicy We do not accept job posts from recruiters. [ Unsubscribe ] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] [ More Info ] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Refresh-Austin
