There are many options to consider when purchasing health insurance, including what type to buy. Let's consider four types.

One is an individual or family health care plan. Designed to meet the needs of the self-employed, or those employed without benefits, policy holders can choose coverage, deductibles, and co-payment percentages. The choices affect premiums, of course, so choose only what is needed and what you can afford.

Group health care is often provided as a benefit by employers or associations. Savings are available through the group purchasing power. Group health care often provides the best options.

Those in-between jobs and the health coverage usually provided by an employer, may be interested in short-term or temporary health insurance. Such policies provide basic health care coverage for minimal price.

Student health insurance provides coverage for individuals attending college or university, and no longer on their parents' health coverage. Although minimal, student health insurance covers the basics at a cost most families or students can afford.

Find out how affordable health insurance can be. Request a quote today from Group Health Care.