All the services offered by eHealthInsurance are provided at no extra cost to you, the consumer. If you buy a health insurance plan through eHealthInsurance, you'll pay the regular monthly premium to the health insurance company you chose, but you'll pay nothing to us. Our fees are paid by the insurance companies in the form of commissions, which are built into the premium amount.
How can I insure just my child?
When getting quotes for your child(ren) only, enter the child's gender and birth date in the "Applicant" or first row. Additional children should be entered below in the "Child" rows, but not the "Spouse" row.
However, many health insurance companies require one policy per child. So if you have more than one child, try entering just one child to see a larger selection of plans and prices. You are free to apply for each child separately.
When can my coverage start?
You can request that your Individual and Family health insurance plan start anytime between 1 and 90 days in the future. However, the insurance companies will typically need some time to process your application so keep in mind that the actual date for the start of your coverage may vary depending on the underwriting process and the availability of your medical records. (Underwriters will receive your application much faster if you "eSign" your application.)