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Purchasing California health insurance presents many options. Strong carriers are Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Health Net and Pacificare.

These four offer many different options with PPO's, HMO's, EPO's and HSA's. It's important to understand how these different insurance plans compare in terms of coverage and cost. You can find a comprehensive explanation of these health insurance options and other questions at health insurance 101.

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Each carrier has different rules and requirements for enrolling and approval. If you have specific questions on your medical history or Group situation, please let us help you explain the various options available. Especially for small, family businesses, there can be advantages for both Individual Family coverage and/or Small Business insurance. There are many options available on the insurance market and the best approach is to speak with a licensed professional about your particular situation. With a few key questions, we can help you zero in on insurance choices that match your needs and save you a great deal of time and frustration. Please let us help.

There are three main categories of coverage in California

- Individual and Family health insurance

- Small Group with 2-50 employees

- Medicare supplements

Each is different in plan options, qualifying, and enrollment. We would be happy to walk through your situation since there are pro's and con's to each type of California health insurance plan

We work to give each applicant priority processing in order to work towards the desired effective date. Please click on the Instant Quote link above to get your comprehensive quote and apply online.

Blue Shield of California has proven to be a very progressive and competitive carrier in the State. You will be able to quote Blue Shield of California's plans across Individual/Family, Small Group, and Medicare Supplements with other carriers

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