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If you've been comparing health insurance, you've probably run into two terms that sound like jargon but shape almost everything about how you buy coverage: guaranteed issue and medically underwritten. Knowing the differ...

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Open enrollment for 2027 ACA Marketplace coverage starts November 1, 2026. If you work for yourself, you don't have an HR department sending reminders, so the date is easy to miss and the decisions are yours alone. Here'...

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If you're staying on a parent's health plan, turning 26 is one of the biggest coverage milestones of your life, and it tends to sneak up on people. The rule is simple, but the timing and your options afterward are where ...

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Whether you were laid off, you quit to start something new, or you're simply in the gap between one offer and the next, the question hits fast: what happens to my health insurance? The good news is that a job change does...

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If you recently left a job and got your COBRA paperwork, you probably had the same reaction most people do: sticker shock. COBRA lets you keep your exact same employer health plan after leaving a job, but you suddenly pa...

","url":"https://mcfaddeninsuranceconsulting.com/guides/f/cobra-is-too-expensive-what-are-the-alternatives","title":"COBRA Is Too Expensive: What Are the Alternatives?","summary":"If you recently left a job and got your COBRA paperwork, you probably had the same reaction most people do: sticker shock. COBRA lets you keep your exact same employer health plan after leaving a job, but you suddenly pa...","date_modified":"2026-10-02T22:43:55Z"},{"id":"https://mcfaddeninsuranceconsulting.com/guides/f/i-missed-open-enrollment-%E2%80%94-what-are-my-options-now","html_content":"

If you're reading this because you realized you missed your window to sign up for health insurance, take a breath first — this happens to a lot of people, and it's rarely as final as it feels in the moment. Here's what's...

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If you're self-employed in Florida and shopping for health insurance, you've probably noticed the same frustrating pattern everywhere you look: a lot of sites promise pricing, then ask for your info before showing you an...

","url":"https://mcfaddeninsuranceconsulting.com/guides/f/how-much-is-private-health-insurance-for-self-employed-in-fl","title":"How Much is Private Health Insurance for Self-Employed in FL?","summary":"If you're self-employed in Florida and shopping for health insurance, you've probably noticed the same frustrating pattern everywhere you look: a lot of sites promise pricing, then ask for your info before showing you an...","date_modified":"2026-09-18T13:12:43Z"},{"id":"https://mcfaddeninsuranceconsulting.com/guides/f/1099-vs-w-2-how-health-insurance-options-differ","html_content":"

If you've ever moved from a W-2 job to 1099 contract work — or you split your time between both — you've probably noticed that health insurance suddenly gets more complicated. There's a reason for that, and understanding...

","url":"https://mcfaddeninsuranceconsulting.com/guides/f/1099-vs-w-2-how-health-insurance-options-differ","title":"1099 vs. W-2: How Health Insurance Options Differ","summary":"If you've ever moved from a W-2 job to 1099 contract work — or you split your time between both — you've probably noticed that health insurance suddenly gets more complicated. There's a reason for that, and understanding...","date_modified":"2026-09-11T13:45:06Z"},{"id":"https://mcfaddeninsuranceconsulting.com/guides/f/can-small-business-owners-write-off-health-insurance-premiums","html_content":"

If you own a small business or work for yourself, you've probably heard some version of "you can write off your health insurance" thrown around by other business owners, your accountant, or a random forum post. It's true...

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What Are Your Actual Options?

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When it comes to health insurance, many people start their search online — browsing quote engines, filling out forms, or comparing plans on aggregator sites.\nWhile those tools can seem convenient, they rarely tell the fu...

","url":"https://mcfaddeninsuranceconsulting.com/guides/f/%F0%9F%A4%9D-why-working-with-a-licensed-advisor-beats-shopping-online","title":"🤝 Why Working with a Licensed Advisor Beats Shopping Online","summary":"When it comes to health insurance, many people start their search online — browsing quote engines, filling out forms, or comparing plans on aggregator sites.\nWhile those tools can seem convenient, they rarely tell the fu...","date_modified":"2025-10-20T21:32:39Z"},{"id":"https://mcfaddeninsuranceconsulting.com/guides/f/how-to-choose-private-health-insurance-in-florida-2025-guide","html_content":"

🩺 How to Choose Private Health Insurance in Florida

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Navigating health insurance can be daunting, especially for self-employed individuals who don’t have access to employer-provided health plans. The variety of options, costs, and coverage levels can be overwhelming. This ...

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