🎯 Built for 1099 Workers · Coverage in 24 Hours

Self-Employed? Stop Overpaying for Health Insurance.

The ACA Marketplace was built for employees. You’re not an employee. Private health plans for 1099 workers, freelancers, and LLC owners start at $309/month — often half the cost of a Bronze plan after subsidies disappeared. Pick the priority that matters to you. We’ll show you the plan and the price in 60 seconds.

  • Plans from $309/mo — less than half the ACA average
  • 100% premium tax-deductible (IRC §162(l) above-the-line)
  • Cigna PPO network: 993K+ doctors, no Marketplace bureaucracy
  • HSA-compatible option (rare for individual plans)
  • Coverage active in as little as 24 hours after enrollment
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The 2026 Self-Employed Math Has Changed.

Enhanced Premium Tax Credits expired December 31, 2025. The 400% federal poverty level “subsidy cliff” is back. If you’re a self-employed pro earning $75K–$150K, your Marketplace subsidy probably just disappeared — or shrunk dramatically. Here’s what that means in monthly dollars:

ACA Bronze (post-2025)
Marketplace Bronze, age 35, single, $90K income
~$580/mo
Net premium after ePTC expired. $7,500 deductible. No more 8.5% income cap on premiums.
Private Plan (MedMax $1k)
MedMax with $1,000 deductible, age 35, single
$369/mo
Cigna PPO network. $0 telemedicine. $50 PCP/specialist after deductible.
Difference: ~$211/month, or $2,532/year. And that’s before the tax deduction.

The Marketplace was designed for W-2 employees who get income certainty and group rates. Self-employed pros pay full price for individual plans, then watch subsidies vanish when their business has a good year. Private health plans flip the math: lower base premium, no subsidy dependency, and the entire premium is tax-deductible.

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The 100% Premium Deduction
IRC §162(l) · Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction

If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC, partner, or S-Corp owner with reported earned income, you can deduct 100% of your health insurance premiums above-the-line on Schedule 1 of your 1040. Not as an itemized deduction. Not subject to the 7.5% AGI floor. Dollar-for-dollar reduction of adjusted gross income.

On a $369/month MedMax plan, that’s $4,428/year deductible. If you’re in the 24% federal bracket + 6% state, that’s effectively $1,328 back in your pocket at tax time. Your net cost: $256/month after taxes — less than the ACA Marketplace subsidy you might no longer qualify for.

It applies to your spouse and dependents too. It works for any qualifying health plan, including all of the plans we recommend. The deduction stacks with an HSA contribution if you choose an HSA-eligible plan like MedPerformance 5000 HSA.

FreedInsure is a licensed insurance broker, not a tax preparer. Confirm your specific deduction eligibility with your CPA.

How It Works

Plan & Rate in 60 Seconds

No income verification. No tax return uploads. No HealthCare.gov forms. Pick your priorities, see your plan, talk to an advisor, enroll.

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Tell Us What Matters
Lowest cost, balanced value, or maximum coverage. Plus your age range and who needs coverage. About 60 seconds.
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See Your Plan & Rate
Instant recommendation matched to your priorities. Real monthly rate, real plan name, real benefits. No vague estimates.
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Lock In Coverage
A licensed FreedInsure advisor calls within 15 minutes to confirm pricing, answer questions, and enroll you the same day if you choose.
The Three Tiers

Three Plans. Three Priorities.

We recommend one based on what matters most to you. Real names, real prices, no bait-and-switch.

Lowest Premium
MedAccess MVP Basic
$309
starting per month
  • $0 deductible
  • $25 PCP / $50 specialist copay
  • $0 telemedicine
  • First Health PPO network
  • Preventive covered first-dollar
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Maximum Coverage
MedPerformance 3500
$731
starting per month
  • $3,500 deductible
  • 80/20 coinsurance
  • Full Cigna PPO network
  • Specialty Rx covered
  • No annual visit caps
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Rates shown for healthy adult, age 18–29, employee-only. Actual rates vary by age, family composition, tobacco use, and effective date.

More options available beyond the three tiers above. Including HSA-eligible major medical (MedPerformance 5000 HSA — stack with your SEHI deduction for ~40–50% effective savings), enhanced copay structures with maternity coverage (MedAccess MVP Pro), and a full range of MedMax deductible options from $250 to $1,500 to dial in your exact balance. Your advisor walks through everything that fits your situation on the call.

Who This Fits

Built for the Self-Employed Reality

If you’re one of these, your Marketplace situation just changed. There’s a better way to cover yourself.

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1099 Contractor
Consultant, IT contractor, healthcare locum, or skilled trades on 1099 income.
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LLC / S-Corp Owner
Solo or small LLC, S-Corp owner-operator taking reasonable W-2 + distributions.
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Freelancer / Creative
Writer, designer, developer, coach, video producer, marketer, photographer.
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Founder / Solo Operator
Pre-team startup founder, e-commerce operator, agency owner under 5 employees.
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Gig Worker
Rideshare, delivery, on-demand platform contractor with steady monthly income.
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Real Estate Pro
Realtor, mortgage broker, property investor, contractor on 1099 commission.
$309
Starting premium.Lower than most ACA Bronze
100%
Tax deductible.Above-the-line, SEHI
993K+
PPO providers.Cigna national network
24hr
Activation.Coverage starts fast
Common Questions

1099 Health Plans, Answered

Eight questions self-employed folks ask before signing up. Direct answers.

Are these the same as ACA Marketplace plans?
No. These are private health plans offered through licensed brokers, not the federal or state ACA Marketplace. They use major PPO networks (Cigna, First Health) and can underwrite based on health history, which is how the premiums stay lower than Marketplace plans. Pre-existing conditions and benefit structures vary by plan.
Why are the premiums so much lower than ACA plans?
Three reasons: (1) they can underwrite, so the risk pool is healthier on average; (2) they don’t include every ACA-required essential benefit on every plan — some have visit caps, maternity waiting periods, or excluded coverage types; (3) the carriers operate on lower overhead than Marketplace insurers. The tradeoff is real — you get a lower premium in exchange for narrower coverage on some plans.
Is the SEHI tax deduction really 100%?
Yes, for qualifying self-employed individuals. Under IRC §162(l), self-employed people with earned business income can deduct 100% of health insurance premiums for themselves, spouse, and dependents as an above-the-line deduction on Schedule 1. No itemization required, no AGI floor. Limited only to your net self-employment earnings. Confirm with your CPA for your specific situation.
What about pre-existing conditions?
Coverage of pre-existing conditions varies by plan. Some private plans exclude conditions for an initial period; others underwrite at application. If you have significant ongoing health needs, ACA Marketplace plans (which can’t deny for pre-existing conditions) might fit better — we’ll tell you honestly on the call.
Can I enroll any time of year?
Yes. Unlike ACA Marketplace plans, these private plans don’t have an annual open enrollment window. You can apply any time and coverage typically activates within 24–72 hours of approval.
What’s the network like?
Most plans use the Cigna PPO network (993,000+ providers, 5,700 hospitals, 52,000 ancillary facilities nationwide) or First Health PPO. Both are real national PPO networks, not narrow HMOs. You can see in-network providers in your ZIP before enrolling.
What about HSA contributions?
One of our plans — MedPerformance 5000 HSA — is specifically HSA-qualified, letting you stack the 100% premium deduction with HSA contributions ($4,300 individual / $8,550 family for 2026). For self-employed pros in higher tax brackets, this combo can produce 40–50% effective savings vs paying premium with after-tax dollars.
What does the consultation cost?
Nothing. FreedInsure is paid by the carrier when you enroll, not by you. Your premium is identical whether you work with us or anywhere else — you just get free expert help structuring it correctly and accessing all available plans, including ones not on the Marketplace.
Important: The plans on this page are private health insurance products, not ACA Marketplace plans. They may be limited-benefit, indemnity, or major-medical structures depending on the specific plan selected. Benefits, exclusions, waiting periods, and coverage of pre-existing conditions vary by plan and state. Some plans may require medical underwriting. FreedInsure LLC is a licensed insurance broker; we are not a tax preparer or financial advisor. Confirm tax deduction eligibility with your CPA. Plans and rates vary by state and may not be available in all jurisdictions.
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