Group health insurance Vs Individual health insurance

C omparison of Group Health Insurance and Individual Health Insurance Criteria Group Health Insurance Individual Health Insurance Coverage Covers a group of people (employees, dependents). Covers an individual or a family. Premiums Lower premiums due to risk spread. May have higher premiums due to smaller risk pool. Customization Limited customization options. High customization options based on needs. Pre-existing Conditions Often covers pre-existing conditions. Might require underwriting for pre-existing conditions. Portability Coverage might be lost when leaving the group. Remains in effect despite job changes. Waiting Periods Generally, no waiting periods for coverage. Some policies may have waiting periods. Coverage Flexibility Limited options for individual preferences. Highly flexible, tailored to individual needs. Employer Contribution Employer might contribute towards premiums. Entire premium is borne by the individual. Enrollment Automatically enrolled through employer....