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Question: I'm searchingfor the names of specific insurance agencies/professsionalorganizations that provide health insurance to self-employedin-dividuals with pre-existing health conditions. If you know ofsuch sources, would you be willing to share? My research on thisquestion last year revealed no available plans, affordable ornot!
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Answer: The first place youshould check out is your local chamber of commerce. Some chambershave done a good job of securing group health plans for theirmembers. In California, by force of law, small businesses with twoinsureds can get insurance. Check to see whether your state has asimilar requirement.

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