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How To Get Health Insurance Without a Job

Ashley Brooks
Ashley Brooks23 Aug 2022
How to Get Health Insurance Without a Job in 4 Steps
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Step 1: Apply for Marketplace Plans
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Step 2. Determine Eligibility for Federal Insurance Programs
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3. Consider Short-Term Health Insurance
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4. Understand Alternatives Options to Health Insurance
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How to Get Health Insurance Without a Job Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Bottom Line
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If you do not have a job, there are other ways to get insurance without relying on an employer. If eligible, you can sign up for a Marketplace plan or participate in federal health insurance programs such as Medicare or Medicaid. Alternative options such as care membership plans or short-term health insurance options may also suit your needs. 

Mira offers an affordable health coverage alternative for just $45 per month. No more expensive monthly premium. With Mira, you get access to doctor’s offices and urgent care visits for just $99 and up to 80 percent discounted rates on over 1,000 prescriptions. Try Mira today!

How to Get Health Insurance Without a Job in 4 Steps

Whether you are unemployed, a freelancer or nomad, an individual with disabilities, or are pregnant without health insurance; you have options outside of relying on an employer-provided health plan. You can apply for health insurance through the Marketplace, which will also determine your eligibility for federally-funded programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, or consider alternatives to insurance. 

Alternatives to health insurance such as short-term coverage, fixed-indemnity plans, or care memberships may provide you with supplemental coverage, or a means to access preventative care. You may also consider Association Health Plans, which provide group health insurance to those sharing a common interest, such as freelancers or those of religious affiliations.

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Ashley Brooks

Ashley Brooks works in Healthcare Consulting and graduates with her MPH in September of 2022 from George Washington University, but graduated with her B.S. in Health Science from James Madison University in 2019. Ashley has been with Mira since June of 2021 and shares the passion for creating affordable healthcare coverage for all!

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