How To Save Money And Get Discount Health Insurance Connecticut
Living a healthy lifestyle goes a long way in helping Connecticut residents get discounted rates for their health insurance. In addition to living healthy, being members of large associations can help to lower your rate. Here are a few cost saving tips:
1. Watch your weight: Dont be surprised if your rates are higher because of your weight. Health insurance companies like to insure healthy people. Part of being healthy is maintaining proper weight. If youre slightly overweight, your rate may be slightly higher, however, if you are morbidly obese, insurance companies might not insure you.
2. Tobacco: Smokers (including tobacco chewers) are at higher risk for smoking related illnesses and thus not looked upon favorably by health insurance companies. Smokers can look to pay a higher rate than non-smokers.
3. Stage of Life: Younger policyholders can look to pay a lower rate than their older counterpart. As people age, the likelihood of illness and age related diseases increase.
4. Ask for Discounts: If you are a member of a large association like AARP, or part of a Teachers...