Sept. 17, 2025

This piece is sponsored by Sanford Health.

Health is your greatest asset. By maintaining your health, you can pursue passions, thrive in a variety of areas and enjoy life to the fullest.

Finding and selecting the right health insurance plan for your budget and lifestyle is an important step in protecting your most valuable asset. But how exactly does health insurance protect you?

Health insurance plays a vital role in not only safeguarding your finances but your business and employees too.

Protection through discounted rates

To give you discounted rates for medical services, your in-network health care providers negotiate with your insurance company. They then pass savings on to you when you receive medical services. Without health insurance, the fee charged for a regular office visit or other medical services can be much higher — and you’d be responsible for paying the full amount instead of splitting the cost with your insurance company.

Protection against the unexpected

Health insurance also can protect you from unexpected medical costs. Even if your health plan requires you to pay certain costs out of pocket, your coverage can protect you from bankruptcy in case of injury or hospitalization.

For example, after you meet your deductible, your health plan will begin paying a significant percentage of your health expenses. Once you meet your plan’s out-of-pocket maximum, your insurance will begin playing for 100 percent of your expenses.

Protection with access to care

As a health plan member, your insurance gives you access to quality care through a network of health care providers. When you’re insured, you have better access to care for medical emergencies and chronic conditions. You’ll also be more likely to take advantage of regular checkups and preventive care often offered at no cost to you.

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure — and the research bears this out. Maintaining your health not only can help you save on future medical costs but also supports your long-term health.

Protection to help your business thrive

As a small-business owner, unexpected personal medical expenses can take away from your ability to run your business. By limiting your personal liability for medical costs, health insurance can help keep your business operating.

Tip: Get our small business guide to health insurance.

Protection for hiring and talent retention

Health insurance also can help you hire and retain the best workers. Employer-sponsored group health insurance is a valuable enticement in a total compensation package.

Whether you’re looking for individual or group health insurance, we can help you find the right plan. Call us at 888-535-4831 to get in touch with an agent, request a quote or send us an email. Visit our website to learn more about a plan that works for your business.