Health coverage when you work for yourself
Your options without an employer plan, and the deduction that can lower your tax.
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Without an employer plan, most self-employed people buy a marketplace plan. A premium tax credit may lower the monthly cost, depending on income.
If your income is low, Medicaid may be an option. At 65, Medicare.
Self-employed people can often deduct what they pay for their own health insurance. Playbook and Tax explain how.