Ohio health insurance rates are actually quite affordable compared to other states. But whether you’re paying $60 per month or $560 per month, that’s too much. Right?

Well…here are 10 money-saving ideas that might reduce your Ohio health insurance rates. While all of these tips may not apply to you, perhaps a few will lower your premium.

· Raise your major medical deductibles. By increasing the deductible from $1,000 to $2,500, a family of four could save $2,000 per year.

· Consider an Ohio Health Savings Account (HSA). If you don’t have a lot of medical expenses, an HSA could potentially save you tens of thousands of dollars over your lifetime.

· Raise copay amounts if you are not using your office visit coverage more than three times per person per year.

· Combine all family members on one policy to possibly reduce rates. However, if the adult coverage should be different than the dependent coverage, two separate policies might reduce premiums.

· Compare rates every three years. Ohio health insurance rates generally increase each year, and your rates may be increasing faster than other companies.

· If you stopped smoking, notify the Ohio health insurance company. You may be eligible for a reduced rate.

· Are you paying for unneeded coverages? The removal of symptomatic office visit coverage could save hundreds…perhaps thousands of dollars every few years.

· Ask about “Wellness discounts.” Some Ohio health companies will reduce your premium if you regularly exercise and meet other requirements.

· Make sure you are using the “Preferred” Network if you have a PPO policy. You may be paying a higher premium because you are using the wrong Network.

· Purchase your policy through an Ohio broker, not an out-of-state agency that may recommend the wrong plan.

Perhaps the best tip is to let us research and recommend the best plan for you. We’re Ohio’s leading resource for Ohio health insurance plans and your rate is guaranteed to be the lowest allowed by the state.

To instantly view, compare and apply for high quality health plans, please click on the “Get Instant Quote” button at the top of the page. Or call us at (888) 513-6446.

Ohio health insurance is big business. Unfortunately, sometimes it turns out to be monkey business.

When you go online and request an Ohio health insurance quote, you’re likely to be contacted…no…make that BOMBARDED, with calls and emails from across the US. And while the vast majority of persons who contact you are honest professionals, you may be contacted by a con artist looking to make a fast buck.

These Ohio health insurance scams operate in every state and are stealing millions of dollars from innocent victims. And sometimes, you don’t find out until your medical bills go unpaid.

However…there are some warning signs that can help you avoid a scam:

·        The plan appears to be similar to insurance, but the representative used words such as “benefits” and “coverage” instead of “insurance.”

·        You are asked to pay an expensive “application fee” or “association fee” in addition to the premium.

·        The company has no local offices and you have never heard of them.

·        The rep explaining the plan tells you that the policy must be purchased immediately or the rate will go up the next day.

·        The plan you are applying for accepts all applicants. Serious medical conditions do not affect the rate.

·        The rate appears to be substantially lower than other “Name-brand” plans and coverages appear to be higher.

·        The rep tells you they don’t have any materials to send in the mail until after you pay the initial fee.

Of course…as the old saying goes…If it sounds too good to be true…it probably is.

Ohioquotes.com, Ohio’s premier resource for Ohio health insurance plans, never uses any type of “discount plan” or any insurer not rated “A” by A.M. Best Company. To instantly view, compare and apply for high quality health coverage, please click on the “Get Instant Quote” button at the top of the page.

Evidently, you know where to buy your Ohio health insurance, because you’re here! Ohioquotes.com is the premier source for Ohio health insurance plans. If you don’t currently have insurance, or you’re looking for a more affordable policy, you have come to the right place.  But there are hundreds…perhaps thousands of websites that will provide rates.

So…what makes this website so special? Let’s start with the plans that are presented to you. Only quality Ohio health insurance companies are considered. You know…the reputable ones, such as Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, UnitedHealthCare, Medical Mutual and Humana. You’ll never find any type of “discount plan” or any company that I wouldn’t use for my own coverage.

Comparing different Ohio health care plans can be very confusing. But we try to simplify the process for you. Side-by-side comparisons allow you to select the coverages that you need and choose an affordable plan. And if you apply for coverage, you’ll get plenty of help. Your short application can be completed online, via fax or by mail. And a live person is generally available to assist you.

Just as importantly, when you are requesting an Ohio health insurance quote, do you want six out-of-state brokers incessantly calling you and possibly recommending the wrong plans? Of course not. Many online quote websites are simply selling your information to anyone that will pay for it. This site? We never release your information to anyone. And nobody will ever ask for your checking account or credit card number.

But what about the rates? Are they truly the lowest available Ohio health insurance rates? You betcha! And that’s a guarantee. Ohio health care rates are regulated by the Department of Insurance. So, you won’t find a lower premium. And we’ll take the extra time to make sure the plan you purchase is the right fit. You’ll be able to use the coverages that are important to you, and avoid paying for items that you don’t need and would never use.

Finally…and perhaps, most importantly…Ohioquotes.com is based in Ohio and managed by a real live person! Ed Harris, a 1980 Miami University graduate, owns and operates the site. He resides in Springboro with his wife (a Pittsburgh native) and two children. Ed has been a health insurance broker since graduation, and personally answers all of your emails. He loves tennis and golf and enjoys discussing International politics. In fact, every 10 years, he bowls. And much to his wife’s disappointment, he takes his laptop on vacations, so he can answer all of those emails!

A Health Savings Account is a tax-favored savings account that is combined with a high-deductible health insurance plan. HSAs allow you to pay for current medical expenses and save for future qualified expenses on a tax-free basis.

The first step is establishing a high-deductible health insurance plan (HDHP). These plans are available through most Ohio health insurance companies, including UnitedHealthCare, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Medical Mutual. The HDHP is an inexpensive catastrophic health insurance plan that generally does not pay for the first few thousand dollars of health care (the “deductible.”). However, after the deductible, expenses are covered at 80% or 100%, depending on the plan.

You have complete control over the funds in your HSA. You also decide the types of investments to make with the money in the account in order to make it grow. Some of the funds in your HSA can come from the money you save on your insurance, since an HDHP usually costs less than traditional health care costs.

Once the HDHP is in place, the HSA can be set up through banks, credit unions and other approved companies. There are many very good Ohio Health Insurance Accounts. For specific details on rates and coverage, please click on the “Get Instant Quote” button at the top of the page.

Oh…by the way…I have an HSA. And I have been very happy with its performance.