Year-End Health Insurance Check-Up

Nine Tips From eHealthInsurance for Saving Money and Avoiding Insurance Mistakes Before You Ring in the New Year

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, Dec 19, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- eHealthInsurance, the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, today released tips for maximizing your healthcare dollars in 2008 and minimizing your healthcare expenses in 2009.

These tips are also available on video at http://www.youtube.com/user/eHealthInsurance

--  Tip #1: Don't toss the fine print: Many health insurance carriers make
    updates on existing plan rates and benefits at year end. These changes are
    usually communicated through mailers and people may throw these mailers
    away without reading them. Read the correspondence thoroughly so that
    you're not surprised about changes in your plan.

--  Tip #2: Shop around: If your rates or deductibles are increasing
    dramatically in the New Year, shop around. Insurance companies are often
    adding new products every year, and you might find a better deal.

--  Tip #3: New year, new deductible: Most health insurance carriers reset
    the deductible every calendar year. If you've exhausted your deductible in
    2008, make sure any year-end claims are submitted before January 1st so
    they are not applied towards your 2009 deductible.

--  Tip #4: Deduct medical expenses:  If your family's medical costs for
    the year are approaching 7.5% of your adjusted gross income, those expenses
    may be tax-deductible.  Check with your tax advisor or the IRS website to
    see if you are able to deduct these expenses.

--  Tip #5: Saving money on medicine: Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you
    can switch to lower-cost medications, shop around for basic medical
    supplies on your own, and take advantage of free preventive care.

--  Tip #6: Funding can be fun: If your plan features a Health Savings
    Account, fund it to the maximum amount before the end of the year for the
    best tax benefit. It also serves as a "rainy day" fund for any future
    emergencies.

--  Tip #7: Get healthy: Check your health insurance plan to see if they
    offer a discount at local or national health clubs. Some plans do and you
    can save money on the monthly membership cost for the family.

--  Tip #8: Get physical: Make sure you get your yearly physical; it could
    determine your eligibility for future health plans.  Knowing your current
    health status better prepares you to make a decision on whether you should
    change plans or if you can scale down your existing plan in the event you
    need to make a change.

--  Tip #9: Do a final review: Look for any other major changes in your
    health or lifestyle that may require a different set of health insurance
    benefits. Remember, you may not be able to change your plan until January,
    2010.

About eHealth, Inc.:

eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) is the parent company of eHealthInsurance, the nation's leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses. Through the company's website, http://www.ehealthinsurance.com, consumers can get quotes from leading health insurance carriers, compare plans side by side, and apply for and purchase health insurance. eHealthInsurance offers thousands of health plans underwritten by more than 180 of the nation's health insurance companies. eHealthInsurance is licensed to sell health insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. eHealthInsurance and eHealth are registered trademarks of eHealthInsurance Services, Inc.

For more information, please contact:
Nate Purpura
eHealth, Inc.
805-215-3336
nate.purpura@ehealthinsurance.com

Sande Drew
Senior Media Consultant
650/ 210-3107 - office
916/ 207-7674 - mobile
sande.drew@ehealthinsurance.com

SOURCE: eHealth, Inc.

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