TAHU Recommends Seeking Free Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance from Certified and Licensed Professionals

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With two weeks to go, consumers still have time to enroll in order to purchase health coverage to beat the Affordable Care Act's February 15 enrollment deadline. Based on concerns during the 2014 enrollment, many consumers and businesses are facing difficult health and financial decisions about specific plans on the market. Health insurance professionals are advising consumers and business owners to seek the no-cost assistance of trained agents to determine what best fits each individual and business.

As many discovered over the course of 2014, making the best coverage selection for their circumstances can be a complex and overwhelming decision. This also marks the first year that the health care law will require many employers to provide health insurance for their employees.

"Many Texans face choices about coverage options for the first time without realizing the impact of their decisions," said Jacqueline St. Hilaire, president of the Texas Association of Health Underwriters. "As many consumers attempt to tackle this decision on their own, they are discovering an array of considerations that many do not fully understand. Health agents provide free advice to assist consumers and businesses in navigating the maze of health insurance choices."

Consumers are facing decisions and terminology that may be difficult to understand. Some key considerations for purchasers include…Click here to download the full press release.

SOURCE Texas Association of Health Underwriters