How do I choose a health insurance company and policy?
Can health insurance companies turn me down because of preexisting conditions?
I am having trouble finding health insurance because of preexisting conditions. What should I do?
I am looking for health insurance. What do I need to know to find the coverage I need and protect my rights?
Overview of issues consumers should consider when purchasing health insurance in Washington. Topics covered include: determining insurance needs, the three different types of health insurance in Washington, including health maintenance organizations (HMOs), health care service contractors (HCSCs), and commercial insurance companies, health screening, the individual market, and the Washington State Health Insurance Pool, managed care, and insurance agents. Also includes a list of precautions consumers should take when buying health insurance, and a list of some of the major health insurance companies in Washington.