Should my spouse talk to a health insurance agent too? In most cases, yes. Here is why, when it is fine to go alone, and what to ask together.

Not sure if you’re paying too much for health insurance? Learn how an agent checks your plan, finds savings, and what to ask before you switch.

Yes, a health insurance agent can help with claim problems. Learn 8 ways agents help, what they can’t do, and how to appeal a denied claim.

Not sure you need help picking a health plan? A licensed agent shares 10 ways an agent can help during open enrollment, what it costs, and what to ask.

How do health insurance agents get paid? Learn who pays them, how ACA and Medicare commissions work, and why using an agent costs you nothing extra.

Not sure when to call a health insurance agent? Here are 10 times it pays to ask for help, key enrollment dates, and what to ask before you sign up.

An agent explains the 15 questions health insurance agents ask, why they ask them, what they should never ask, and how to get ready for your call.

Can a health insurance agent save me money? The short answer

Yes. A good health insurance agent can save me money, and most of the time the help is free. The agent does not make my plan cheaper by magic. The plan costs the same with or without one. The savings come from picking the right plan, getting every dollar of help I qualify for, and dodging costly mistakes.

What Happens When You Hire a Health Insurance Agent?

When you hire a health insurance agent, you get a licensed helper who learns what you need, compares plans, signs you up, and stays with you all year. In most cases, you pay nothing extra for that help.

Can a Health Insurance Agent Explain Health Insurance Plan Comparisons? Confused About Different Plan Options

The short answer: yes, and it is a big part of my job

Yes, a health insurance agent can explain health insurance plan comparisons. I am a health insurance agent, and I do this almost every day. People come to me with two or three plans on a screen. The plans look alike, but the prices differ widely. They want to know one thing: “Which one is right for me?”