Online Options for the Uninsured

Everybody is talking about health insurance right now, whether they have access to it or not—and surprisingly—almost 16 percent of the population falls in the “or not” category. While those struggling to get insured anxiously await new legislation, Vip Patel has taken matters into his own hands.

Dan Seymour’s article in Business Week explains that after falling desperately ill in 1985 and refusing treatment because he had no health benefits, Patel launched a company that can help customers save 25 to 30 percent on their health-insurance costs. If you’re an NFIB member, you may have already heard about his business, eHealth Inc. An NFIB Member Benefit, eHealthInsurance specializes in helping small-business owners purchase and save on health insurance for themselves, their employees and their families. Read on to find out how Patel keeps his company going, and how his business can help you insure your family and your business for a more affordable price.