Researching Health Insurance Companies

Seeking a new health insurance plan can be a daunting task. When you are choosing a health insurance plan, you will likely run into numerous providers you are unfamiliar with. Knowing that you are signing up with a legitimate health insurance provider should be priority #1 on your list. You don't want to have a major medical issue and find out that your health insurance doesn't cover it.

Health Insurance Trade Organizations

One way you can get more information about a health insurance company is by contacting a health insurance trade association. Below is the contact information from two of the leading health insurance trade associations:

America's Health Insurance Plans

601 NW Pennsylvania Ave.
South Building, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20004
http://www.ahip.org

Life and Health Foundation for Education

2175 NW K. St
Suite 250
Washington, DC 20037
http://www.life-line.org

Ask Around About the Health Insurance Company

Asking your family, friends and co-workers about the health insurance company you are considering can give you an idea about how extensive their client base is, and you might also hear a few stories that will make the company sound attractive or will turn you off.