Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a ...

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I’ve seen firsthand how access to affordable health coverage positively affects student success and workforce participation.

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The insurance premiums are taken from his retirement payment each month. In general, self-employed people can deduct 100% of their health insurance premiums as adjustments to their gross income.

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If you’re self-employed, being unwell or in pain and waiting for hospital treatment could lead to a loss of earnings for your business if you can’t work – a double whammy. That’s where ...

$621/month Blue Cross Blue Shield: Best national company Blue Cross Blue Shield: Best national company Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has the best health insurance for self-employed freelancers. The ...