How Important Is Health Insurance in Arizona?

By Lane Campell

We all know that the need for affordable health insurance for everyone is one of the most incredulous debates on Capitol Hill these days, and of course everyone has an opinion regarding how to best bring health coverage to the people. Yet, there is a private sector that has brought Arizona health insurance into the hands of the average person.

We can not provide free health care for everyone, and there are plenty of health coverage companies that are able to offer reasonable and effective coverage to individuals and families for a modest cost. While it is always going to be cheaper for individuals to receive their benefits through an employer, this is a good second choice.

No, it is not as cheap as it would be if an employer bought the group coverage for you. However, in the last few years the premiums for those that need coverage and do not receive it through an employer have dropped considerably. While a policy with a $500 deductible used to cost an individual about $500 to $600 per month several years ago, today's going rate falls in between $150 and $250, depending on the need for attached riders.

This means the income is not so easy to replace but there are no benefits that go along with the job. This is currently legal, despite the fact that it is hurting our economy in many ways.

Not all private Arizona health insurance policies are created equal, and it is beneficial to find out exactly what riders need to be attached to any given policy in order to make it effective. While a basic policy can be purchased for $200 or less, this is not likely to offer maternity coverage and something even emergency fetal care. Read the fine print in order to know exactly what the policy covers and what needs to be added as a rider.

The need for health insurance that is available to everyone in the private sector has created an open market of sorts to help the average individual afford health coverage for themselves as well as their family. This means that more people are now able to buy policies for a reasonable amount rather than the extortion prices that were available even just a few years ago.

With some careful searching and the ability to find the right health insurance policy, you and your family can have the peace that goes along with knowing that the health care issues that could happen will be covered and that the family's health and financial well being will definitely be protected.

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