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Monday, April 27, 2009

A Few Pointers To Help To Lower The Price Of Health Insurance

By William Hazelhurst

A health insurance policy these days does not have to be expensive and here we will look at just a few of the ways in which you can reduce your costs.

Sticking to a healthy life style has a great number of benefits and one benefit which is all too frequently overlooked is that of reducing your health insurance premium. Ensure that you get regular exercise, follow a healthy diet, stop smoking and excessive drinking and you can not only drastically reduce the number of doctor's visits you need to make but will also be seen to present a much better risk to the insurers.

It is also a good idea to buy health insurance when you are young as premiums vary considerably with age. Arranging health insurance at the age of 30 will not only cost you a lot less than buying the same plan at the age of 50 but you may also enjoy lower costs the longer you stay with an insurer.

You are also often able to reduce your premiums by arranging plans with high deductibles. The deductible is money that you pay towards your medical treatment and provided you are generally healthy and do not fall ill often then this may well save you money. You have to be careful though as if you are likely to require treatment, maybe because you have a history of medical problems, then a health policy with a high deductible may not be of benefit.

Looking around for a suitable insurance plan is also always to be recommended. There are a lot of different types of health insurance plan on sale these days and literally hundreds of different insurance companies to choose from which means that competition for your business is fierce. Do not simply take the first plan you come across but shop around and choose the best plan for your circumstances and which comes at a reasonable price.

Last, seek advice from an independent insurance agent. Insurance agents work day in and day out with a a very large number of insurers spread across the United States and can save you not only a a significant amount of money but also considerable time by matching up you particular needs to the insurance plans presently on offer on the market. - 23211

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