By Scott Howell • April 2026 • Cost & Pricing
Health insurance costs in Brevard County range from a few hundred dollars per month for individuals to over a thousand for families, depending on plan type, age, and coverage level. Here's what you can actually expect to pay — and how to find the best rate.
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By Scott Howell • April 2026 • Plan Comparisons
Private health insurance and ACA marketplace plans serve different needs. One offers broader networks and often lower premiums for healthy individuals; the other guarantees coverage with potential subsidies. Here's how to decide which is right for your situation.
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By Scott Howell • April 2026 • Self-Employed
Yes — self-employed individuals in Florida have access to both ACA marketplace plans with potential subsidies and private PPO plans that often offer better rates for healthy individuals. Most self-employed Floridians overpay because they only look at one option.
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By Scott Howell • April 2026 • Private PPO Plans
A PPO plan gives you access to a broad network of doctors without referrals, often with nationwide coverage. Most Florida agents don't mention them because they're captive agents who can only sell one carrier's products. Here's what you're missing.
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By Scott Howell • April 2026 • Small Business
Small business owners in Florida have multiple paths to health coverage — from individual private PPO plans to ACA marketplace options to group plans. The best choice depends on your business size, budget, and whether you need to cover employees.
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By Scott Howell • April 2026 • General
Going without health insurance in Florida is a financial gamble with devastating consequences. A single ER visit can cost $5,000+, and a hospital stay can exceed $30,000. Here's the real cost of being uninsured — and affordable options you may not know about.
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By Scott Howell • April 2026 • Switching Plans
You can switch health insurance plans without losing your doctor by verifying provider networks before you enroll. An independent agent checks that your preferred doctors and hospitals are in-network with your new plan — before you make the switch.
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By Scott Howell • April 2026 • Cost & Pricing
Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in America. For Brevard County families, a single unexpected hospitalization without insurance can cost $30,000-$100,000+. Here's what's really at stake — and why coverage is more affordable than you think.
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By Scott Howell • April 2026 • Self-Employed
As a 1099 contractor in Florida, you're responsible for your own health coverage — but you have more options than you think. Private PPO plans, ACA marketplace with subsidies, and supplemental coverage can protect you without breaking the bank.
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By Scott Howell • April 2026 • Plan Comparisons
Florida Blue, United Healthcare, and Cigna are three of the top health insurance carriers in Florida — but each has different strengths in network size, plan options, and pricing. Here's how they compare and how to choose the right one for your needs.
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