how you can get health insurance if your job doesn't offer it?

macgrl80 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 04:31 AM

i checked online for quotes but i don't know a lot about it. i used to have HMO at my other job but the cheaper ones online i found were PPO? i don't make that much so i can't afford a huge monthly payment but does anyone have any places i can look? is there any state assistance i can apply for just for benefits?

mbrcatz17 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 04:31 AM

You go to your local agent, and ask them to get you some quotes. If he can't do it, ask him for a LOCAL referral. If you buy the insurance over the internet, good luck finding someone to answer your questions.

However, it costs what it costs. If you're 25 and healthy, a decent plan WILL cost you $250 a month. The only state assistance for health insurance is called Medicaid or Medicare, depending on your exact situation.