The internet is a wonderful resource for researching health insurance and, as long as you are careful, you can learn about plans available to you, which doctors and hospitals participate and even generate rates at no cost and with no obligation.   Until you are ready to buy, however, it is important that you remain anonymous to avoid being bombarded with unwanted email and phone calls.  The information in this series shows how to do that.

The first part addresses what you need to know before you even go online, the four types of result you'll see when you perform an internet search and the truth about rates.

Next are the five things you should never do when shopping for health insurance online, why it is important to remain anonymous and how to accomplish that.  You really can get all the information you want without having to give any identifying information.

Third, when you are ready to make an online purchase, the five things you should always do to make sure you are getting the plan you want and the insurance company doesn't have your money until you have your insurance in place.

Follow these guidelines and you'll have a great experience shopping for and buying health insurance online.

Ronald Haines
ronald@hcibenefits.com
www.hcibenefits.com