More on health insurance

In addition to the health insurance considerations mentioned in my posting on February 26, 2009, the stimulus package offers considerable relief to those pursuing coverage under COBRA by reimbursing a percentage of premiums paid under COBRA for a set time period. The New York Times offers an excellent run down of these options, including a discussion of how health savings accounts can be used to your advantage if you opt for a plan with a high deductible. The article is available here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/28/health/policy/28patient.html?_r=5&8dpc