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Why is Health Insurance so expensive?

The odds are your current health insurance price has very little to do with your personal medical history. Instead, it’s mostly based on the overall health of your county—often closer to the least healthy person down the road than to you. Add in the system where people earning 100–400% of the poverty level receive subsidies, and the math starts to shift. Insurance companies help cover those costs, and the rest gets spread across higher-income households who don’t qualify for assistance. The result? Premiums start climbing for everyone else… which is part of why so many people noticed their coverage suddenly getting more expensive heading into 2026. Healthcare math is weird like that.

How can I lower my out of pocket on common healthcare expenses?

Most plans you’re familiar with don’t cover much of anything until you’ve paid the first $10,000 out of your own pocket. In other words, you’re basically the insurance company… until you aren’t. The good news is there are some lesser-known plans that actually help pay upfront, so you’re not stuck negotiating cash prices at the doctor’s office or leaving the appointment wondering why you even have an agent. The reality is 97.6% of Americans won’t spend more than about $6,000 per year per person on healthcare, and that’s part of how big insurance companies stay profitable. Think about it—if your plan never has to step in and help with everyday care, what’s the point of having them on the team?

Whats the difference between an ACA plan vs. Non-Conforming Health Insurance?

About 81% of Americans qualify for assistance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or the Federal Exchange Marketplace, which provides subsidies to individuals and families whose income meets certain guidelines. For many people, these programs make coverage far more affordable—and that’s a good thing.

But what about the other 19%? Funny you should ask.

We specialize in helping small business owners, individuals, and families who don’t quite fit into the ACA box—often because their income is too high to qualify for subsidies, or because a private, non-ACA plan simply makes more sense for their situation.

That said, ACA plans can absolutely be the right choice in many cases, especially when affordability or pre-existing conditions are a concern. When the exchange plan is the best option, we help our clients enroll in those as well.

The goal isn’t to push one type of plan over another—it’s to help you find the coverage that actually fits your situation.

Why pay for insurance... Im healthy and don't need it?

A lot of people think they don’t really need health insurance. After all, they can negotiate the cost of an office visit, the ER won’t turn anyone away, drug companies have coupons, and plenty of prescriptions are on the $4 list at Walmart. Some people even say they haven’t been to a doctor in 20 years and wear that like a badge of honor. Sound familiar?

The truth is, you probably can afford the occasional office visit or prescription. But that’s not what insurance is really for. You don’t need insurance for the small stuff—you need it for the big stuff.

Emergency rooms are required to stabilize you, not fix every problem you have. After that, you’re sent to specialists—and specialists expect to be paid. If you’re facing something serious like cancer or major surgery, the costs can be overwhelming without coverage.

Think of insurance like a bank loan: you don’t wait until you desperately need it to apply. In many cases, coverage is far cheaper while you’re still healthy. Lock in the lower rate now, and you’ll be glad you did if the day ever comes when you actually need it.

How much do I pay the agent?

Nothing. The insurance companies pay me directly, so working with me doesn’t cost you a dime. And trust me—they pay me well enough that I’m not going to miss a mortgage payment if you decide to shop around. By all means, take a look… most people do. Funny thing is, after seeing the options and prices out there, they usually end up right back here anyway.

My licenses allow me to show and explain every plan available in your county, and that’s exactly what I’ll do so you can see the full picture before making a decision. The only exceptions are a few of the more dangerous options, like healthshares and short-term plans. Those tend to be major profit centers, mostly because the fine print gives them plenty of ways to deny claims—sometimes reportedly as high as 87% (yes… read that again).

My job isn’t to sell you something clever sounding or risky. It’s to help you find real coverage that actually shows up when you need it, not something that disappears the moment you try to use it.

Christian HealthShare & Short Term plans?

Every single agent will happily sell you one of those. In fact, outside of Open Enrollment, it’s often the only thing they have to offer. There are plenty of reasons I won’t—and the main one is simple: those plans usually aren’t very good, and you might honestly get more enjoyment spending that money on beer. I’d much rather help you save money on real insurance, and more importantly, be your freaking hero when you actually have to use it. Because in this business, the only thing that travels faster than good news… is bad reviews. Full Stop.

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Simple & Affordable Health Insurance, Dental, Vision + Life Insurance

Simple & Affordable Health Insurance, Dental, Vision + Life Insurance

2027 Open Enrollment is HERE!

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What People Say

Stuff People Keep Asking

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