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Insuring the Invincibles

One of the biggest groups of Floridians without health insurance -- people in their 20s -- is actually one of the easiest groups to insure. Because of their age and low risk of developing a costly

By Phil Galewitz | Updated on August 31, 2008

One of the biggest groups of Floridians without health insurance — people in their 20s — is actually one of the easiest groups to insure. Because of their age and low risk of developing a costly disease, those in their 20s can get some of the lowest-cost policies. In fact, with the rise in big deductibles connected to health savings accounts, premiums can be less than $99 a month for basic coverage.

Some packages from large carriers cost even less. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida has been selling its GoBlue basic coverage for as little as $50 a month. Humana, for the past year, has offered premiums as low as $35 per month.

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