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Will Your Employer Stop Covering Your Florida Health Insurance Needs? What You Need to Know..
With new healthcare legislation coming down the pipes, it’s important to understand how government regulation changes will affect your employer-sponsored health insurance. According to a recent Wall Street Journal Article, companies may find it cheaper to pay fines set forth by the government rather then cover their workers.
The example the Wall Street Journal provides involves AT&T. AT&T spent $2.4 billion last year on medical costs for its employees. Had they not provided coverage, it would’ve only cost them about $600 million for the government penalty fines for not providing coverage. This will most likely be the case for a lot of companies in the U.S. American workers should be aware of this startling fact. They should also begin researching the options for healthcare coverage available to individuals and families should employers start dropping their coverage.
Shopping for health care doesn’t have to be scary. Sure, health insurance in Florida is expensive, but the benefits outweigh the cost. A lot of people may go to the big carriers to shop around, but the best option is to look to your local independent insurance agency. Independent agents can shop carriers all over the country for quotes on individual health insurance and family health insurance plans. They may not have the snazzy advertising of the big guys, but the service is personal and the policies are comprehensive.
For those in Florida, HQ Insurance would be happy to help with any and all health insurance needs. If you want our agents to find coverage for you and your family, we can do that. If you just want to talk and learn more about your options, we can do that too. Visit our website today at www.headquarterinsurance.com.
