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Self-Employed Health Insurance in Georgia
Small businesses of all types thrive in the current, burgeoning Georgia economy. Many small business owners are self-employed, and many of those work alone. The self-employed individual must provide all benefits for himself and his family, as well as provide an income and pay for business expenses. The self-employed know that they need quality health insurance -- their very business depends on them staying healthy. They also know that premiums are rising as health care costs increase, and that individuals often must pay more for the same care that employees of large businesses receive. There are affordable health insurance options available for the self-employed individual who takes the time to do the research.
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Insurance Information Resources for the Self-Employed
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Most self-employed individuals will not need to provide workers’ compensation insurance and unemployment insurance unless they also employ others.
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Self-employed business owners can deduct 100% of their health insurance costs on their taxes.
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Georgia has several online business pages specifically designed to help businesses of all sizes learn about state licensing and registration requirements. They also have information about state laws, energy sources, funding, international trade, business incentives, and taxes.
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The Georgia Small Business Administration offers counseling and training in their offices in Atlanta. They also have a start-up kit available for the self-employed as well as other small businesses.
Once you have completed your research about what types of insurance are necessary for yourself, your business, and your family, research the insurance agents with whom you are considering doing business. The Georgia Better Business Bureau has offices in Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah, and Macon. They also send some inquiries to Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can also research the individual insurance carriers at the Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance.
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