Just wanna start off by saying this isn't a sob story, I'm just trying to find out the best way to buy my own healthcare.

I graduated from college in May of 2010, at which point I was kicked off my parent's TriCare plan, since that was contingent on my status as a student. I worked part-time at a Holiday Inn for a bit over the summer, but managed to land a legit year-long internship in December. It pays pretty well, I work 40+ hours a week, and I make enough to cover my rent, student loan payments, and set a bit aside. However, there are no benefits.

For the most part I'm a pretty healthy person, the only time I've had to go to the hospital in the last few years was for a pocket-knife injury, but after a bad case of bronchitis last month I think it's about time I man up and just buy a plan already.

I have no idea where to start (beyond Google), and I'd really rather not get advice from some company's 1-800-INSURANCE line just so they can tell me why their plan is the best and try and hustle me into whatever plan lines their pockets the best.

If anyone has gone through this process recently, or has some advice it would be greatly appreciated, and I'm sure others on Reddit could find it useful as well.
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College Grad needs to find an affordable plan. Google, hola, Reddit, help me find my way around the health
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Just wanna start off by saying this isn't a sob story, I'm just trying to find out the best way to buy my own healthcare.

I graduated from college in May of 2010, at which point I was kicked off my parent's TriCare plan, since that was contingent on my status as a student. I worked part-time at a Holiday Inn for a bit over the summer, but managed to land a legit year-long internship in December. It pays pretty well, I work 40+ hours a week, and I make enough to cover my rent, student loan payments, and set a bit aside. However, there are no benefits.

For the most part I'm a pretty healthy person, the only time I've had to go to the hospital in the last few years was for a pocket-knife injury, but after a bad case of bronchitis last month I think it's about time I man up and just buy a plan already.

I have no idea where to start (beyond Google), and I'd really rather not get advice from some company's 1-800-INSURANCE line just so they can tell me why their plan is the best and try and hustle me into whatever plan lines their pockets the best.

If anyone has gone through this process recently, or has some advice it would be greatly appreciated, and I'm sure others on Reddit could find it useful as well.
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I'm a college graduate who's sick of being dependent on parents for health insurance. Any advice on how to
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