There are many options for private health insurance, so shop around. You can use sites like www.CobraInsurance.com and www.eHealthInsurance.com to guide your search.

Here are some companies that we found that offer plans for individuals and families and short-term plans:

Aetna

is a nationwide insurance company offering all types of plans for groups and individuals. It was the first national, full-service health insurer to offer a consumer-directed health plan. www.aetna.com

Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield

offers many inexpensive plans for individuals and families. This company requires customers to buy insurance for six months or longer.

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

caters specifically to individuals and families and offers great plans for good prices. They also have plans for special cases like teens under 19 who aren’t covered through family insurance.

Humana One

is a national health insurance company that offers group and individual plans. It focuses on educating its customers through the web and free classes.

Celtic

is a national health insurance company that caters specifically to individuals and families and people who are self-employed.

Kaiser Permanente

is primarily a group insurance provider, but offers some private plans for individuals and families.

Short Term Healthcare

It’s a good idea to keep yourself covered at all times. So check out these providers who offer short-term plans for those who are between jobs or still in the process of researching health insurance.

Assurant Health:

Assurant Health’s plans include individual medical, small business health insurance, short term health insurance and student health insurance products.

United HealthOne:

UnitedHealthOne is the brand name of the UnitedHealthcare family of companies that offer personal health insurance products, including Golden Rule Insurance Company and United HealthCare Insurance Company, the underwriter or administrator of these plans.

Standard Security:

Provides small group insurance, short term insurance, and a variety of other insurance products and services to meet a variety of needs.