Pet Sitter Confessional15 Sep 2021

213: Health Insurance Basics with Scott Dowling

Do you have health insurance? Some believe it's not necessary or may be too expensive, but as entrepreneurs, there are many reasons why it's critical to have some level of coverage for you, and even your staff. Scott Dowling, insurance broker and host of Doxcost, breaks down the misconceptions around health insurance and how to find an affordable policy. Scott shares how health insurance has changed over the years and what our options are for health insurance as a sole-proprietor. We also discuss exactly what an HSA is and why it's one of the best ways to get coverage for less.

Topics on this episode:

Basic health insurance terms
How does it fit in with other insurances
Choosing an option
Common misconceptions

Main take away? Insurance may seem expensive, but the alternative is a massive risk for you and your business. Insurance is not gambling!

About our guest:
Scott W. Dowling shares his 30+ years of insurance industry knowledge and experience to assist you in tackling your health insurance; making it work best for you, your family, your company and your employees. The head of CIGNA Group Insurance once remarked that, "He just won't take no for an answer!" Very true. I won't stop until I can help you get what you need to get the most value from your health insurance benefits.

Links:
Email Scott: Scott@doxcost.com
Listen to Doxcost: https://doxcost.com
Episode on terms: https://doxcost.com/hmo-ppo-epo-wtf-idk-nvm/
Compare plans: www.ehealthinsurance.com

Full show notes and transcript

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