eHealthInsurance.com

Pros: Instant quotes
Cons: Lengthy paper application

I recently became self employed, and as my husband is also, we had to find individual health insurance. My former employer offered me continuation of coverage under the COBRA regulations, but the cost was $750/month for a family of three.

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Pros: site is comprehensive and easy to use, reputable companies are represented
Cons: speed of service, lack of information from insurer

Spending a lot of time indoors? Afraid to go out because you might come into contact with germs, or you might injure yourself? You, like I was, must be without health insurance. Never fear. eHealthInsurance.com is here.

I'll admit it: At first...

Pros: Easy application process and good rate comparisons
Cons: You have to print and mail the application, but that's not their fault.

After having been a W-2 contractor with benefits, I recently switched to 1099 status and lost my health care benefits. I did not elect COBRA within the election period, and have spent the last month or so in a quiet panic about not having health...

Pros: Quick and easy access of information
Cons: none

Every time I turn around I am making an insurance payment. We have: Health insurance, life insurance (though it's not worth a penny till you die, so it's really DEATH insurance!) Car insurance, home insurance.....

As a self employed man, I...

Pros: Fast and convenient
Cons: More difficult to fill out forms for larger families.

My husband and I are both self employed. We have 4 children and desperately needed healthcare. After calling insurance companies and having them mail out tons of junk and directories and huge applications, i finally heard about eHealthInsurance.com. I...

Pros: Well designed Website.
Cons: Bad organization, useless live representatives, no desire to help, useless advertising practices.

I was shopping for health insurance plan for my fiancée who just came from a foreign country. I found a plan and filled and application on their website that stated that the application should be mailed to me for signature. After receiving an ...

Pros: Easy to apply for coverage
Cons: Oh the cons...there are a lot more than the 15 word max

Ehealth is great to compare basic rates of various insurance companies. That's about it. Just because you get an initial quote for coverage does not mean that will be your premium. I was approved for 3x's the initial quote because of my migraines. ...

Pros: Nice website for searching out insurance options by location and age.
Cons: Worthless as a real broker. Lousy customer service.

This site seems like a great idea - and really that's what you should use it for - to get an idea of your health insurance options are. Then contact a REAL broker when you've narrowed your list to 3 to 5 likely candidates so the broker can help you with ...

Pros: Easy to use forms on website
Cons: Very poor customer service, very poor results, long delays in processing

Seems to make applying for Health insurance easy. However, after completing the application, the "underwriting process" took over three months. They place you in higher risk categories if you have hay fever or a hang nail. Repeated phone calls to...

Pros: Easy to apply Affordable rates
Cons: Haven't found any yet

I don't have any insurance anymore because I was laid off of my job and my Cobra ran out. I need to have health care as with any person in case I get sick or if I just need a physical. All the other companies I have looked at directly (i.e. Kaiser, Blue...

Pros: Easy to "shop", initial rates were reasonable.
Cons: Long application process, web application did not work, rates went up 26% in 3 months.

I signed up for Hospital insurance after completing my one year assignment with Vista. It took 6 weeks to activate and I needed to send in a 3 month premium payment. I was told after the initial payment I could pay monthly. 13 days before the next...

Pros: Hassle-free, quick quotes, good rates.
Cons: None

I stumbled across eHealthInsurance.com, awhile back while looking for insurance for small business. The site offers a wide range of resources
to assist you in finding and choosing the best health plan that fits
your needs, whether it's for...

Pros: Online Health Insurance Rates
Cons: Very Few Companies

I went to ehealthinsurance.com to get a health insurance rate. I was looking for rates for a friend of mine that decided to leave his job and save money on opting for COBRA.
I was disappointed that I did not see an HMO on their site. Though this...

Pros: Very easy to understand...definitions,explanations and comparisons.
Cons: Lengthy application form. Difficulty in downloading form

I have been on the computer most of this day trying to compare health insurance rates and options. I felt very comfortable with eHealthInsurance.com from the very beginning. The site is very easy to navigate. They offer explanations of benefits and a...

Pros: Easy to search
Cons: Your mileage will vary! This is individual insurance, not group insurance.

To the dude/dudette who wrote the review "read negative reviews with some caution": You haven't used the services of eHealthInsurance, haven't filled out an application form, haven't got insurance through them and yet you rate them 5 stars? I have ...