Freelancers and consultants

Health insurance for freelancers.

Working for yourself means picking your own plan. We compare Marketplace and private PPO options side by side, so you can choose with real numbers.

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What's different for you

Buying insurance as one of Florida freelancers and consultants

Freelancers and consultants usually have lumpy income: a big project, then a quiet month. The plan that fits has to handle both.

We start with your expected income, your doctors and what you'd pay in a bad year, then show you the options.

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Project-based income

Estimate the full year's net income and update it as contracts come and go.

Solo LLC or S-corp

A business with only the owner generally can't buy a group plan. Ask your tax professional how premiums are treated.

Working from anywhere

If you travel, a broader PPO network can matter. We check how each plan handles care outside your home area.

Two main options

Marketplace or private PPO?

Most people working for themselves choose between two kinds of plans. They work differently, and we compare both with your real numbers.

ACA Marketplace plans

Accept everyone regardless of health history, cover a standard set of benefits, and can come with premium help that depends on your income.

Private PPO plans

Often have broader doctor networks and some options with no deductible. They ask health questions and can limit or exclude coverage. Some aren't ACA-compliant, so we go through exactly what's covered.

Read more: Private PPO vs. ACA Marketplace plans and how to estimate your income.

Many self-employed people can deduct health insurance premiums on their taxes. Ask your tax professional how that applies to you.

Questions

Common questions

Can I use my business to pay for insurance?

Tax treatment depends on your business structure. Ask your tax professional how premiums are handled for you.

How do I estimate income if every month is different?

Use your best full-year estimate of net income and update it during the year if it changes.

Should I choose Marketplace or private?

It depends on your health, your income and your doctors. We compare both side by side.

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