eHealthInsurance Offers Five Last-Minute Tips For Open Enrollment Families May be Able to Save Money by Putting Dependents on Individual Plans eHealthInsurance, the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, released five tips for consumers looking to manage their health insurance budgets during open-enrollment, the traditional time of year when individuals with employer-sponsored coverage have the option to make additions, changes or deletions to their health care benefits. For most US companies, open-enrollment often runs from the first of October through the end of December. In todays economic climate, employees may be looking to trim costs any way possible. To help make the right decision, eHealthInsurance recommends the following Top 5 Tips for Open-Enrollment. 1.Review Every Plan: Start reviewing every plan available from your employer now. You may be able to choose a plan that would cost less if you were later required to pay the entire premium through COBRA. Always make sure that the plan you choose will cover the health care benefits you need for the coming year. 2.Evaluate Premiums: Look at the premium for your current employer-sponsored plan and see if that premium is increasing. If saving on your monthly share of the premium is a priority, you may want to revisit this plan and opt for one of the less expensive plans available from your companys benefits provider. 3.Shop Smarter: Buy only what you need and

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