Can I add my husband to my private policy even though he is eligible to get healthcare insurance through work?

Employers are obligated by law to provide health insurance for their employees, under certain conditions. In efforts to still save money, they sometimes impose rules on the health insurance policies which can be frustrating to their employers.

One such rule that many employers have is that if the employee is married, and the spouse is eligible for health insurance because of the spouse’s employment, they will refuse to allow the spouse to be on the health insurance they offer. This can be more expensive for the employees, who are forced to purchase separate individual health insurance policies. However, you still need to consider the premiums and how much health care coverage you are likely to use in order to accurately see which will cause you to have the most out-of-pocket expenses.

If you are in Astoria, OR and purchase your health insurance policy through Linda Dugan Insurance, you will discover that you have choices about how you set up your policy. You can choose the plan that best suits your needs and your budget, whether you want a family plan or an individual one. You will also have choices based on what kind of insurance and deductible you want, and how you want to pay.

If you already have an individual health insurance policy and want to add your spouse, you may have to wait until the next open enrollment period even if you have private insurance, depending on what your contract says. Besides open enrollment, you can always add your spouse if you have just gotten married or if your spouse has recently lost health insurance. If you would like to know your options in Astoria, OR, the friendly agents at Linda Dugan Insurance would be happy to help you.