Why Health Insurance is Important

Though some things are outside of our control, many of the problems we face in life can be prevented. We have the ability, through our daily choices, to mitigate pain, loss and hardship, simply by acting responsibly. The sad truth, however, is that many Americans fail to do all they can to take care of themselves. To illustrate this point, we need look no further than the leading cause of death in the United States today: heart disease. Each year, more than 600,000 Americans die from this ailment - a staggering number, given that most cases of heart disease are preventable. By failing to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, or go in for routine checkups that may result in early detection of a problem, hundreds of thousands of people are putting themselves on a dangerous path. But when it comes to our health, we cannot afford to take risks.

Having insurance coverage allows you to stay on top of your health by giving you access to the care you need. It allows you to make sure you’re doing all you can to prevent future problems that may be life threatening, and it minimizes the potentially overwhelming financial burden of unexpected medical costs.

Where our finances and our health are concerned, every expert will tell you that prevention is the best medicine - and access to affordable health insurance is a key ingredient.