Buying Health Insurance

Shopping for health insurance?

Whether you're a recent college graduate buying insurance for the first time or transitioning from your company’s insurance plan to one of your own, we're here to help you choose the right coverage for you and your family.

Looking for specific plan information? See our individual and family plans.

How individual health insurance works

If you're used to getting insurance through an employer, buying your own is a change. Health care reform also changed individual and family health coverage. We'll help you understand it better so you can make the right choice.

Is individual health insurance right for me?

What's the difference between group and individual coverage?

What's the difference between bronze, silver and gold plans?

Do I qualify for a catastrophic plan?

How does the size of my family impact my insurance cost?

How do I change an individual or family plan?

How do I buy or change a plan during special enrollment?

Making insurance more affordable

Most people are now required by the Affordable Care Act to have health insurance. The good news is if you buy your own health coverage, there are ways to make it more affordable. Find out how below.

How can I lower my health insurance costs?

Am I eligible for a health insurance subsidy?

What is the Advanced Premium Tax Credit and how does it work?