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With the future of health reform still uncertain, Americans struggling to pay doctors’ bills and health insurance premiums need to take matters into their own hands to minimize health care costs. Today, eHealthInsurance (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, released a series of tips to help consumers take control of their health care and insurance costs during challenging economic times.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(March 4, 2010) - This week, eligibility for the COBRA health insurance subsidy was extended through March 31, 2010. Today, eHealthInsurance.com (NASDAQ: EHTH) released an updated list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for Americans receiving the subsidy who are concerned about the subsidy's expiration, extension, and how it impacted their health coverage.

The term "expiration" only refers to people who would become eligible for COBRA for the first time on or after March 1, 2010. If you're already receiving the COBRA subsidy, you'll continue to get your premium assistance for up to 15 month from your initial enrollment date, provided you continue to meet the eligibilty requirements for the subsidy.

eHealthInsurance, the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, today released a series of health insurance tax tips especially useful for those doing their federal taxes for the first time as self-employed professionals.

Fourth Quarter 2009 Overview   -- Revenue of $34.4 million, up 17% over the fourth quarter of 2008 -- Operating income of $6.9 million, up 22% over the fourth quarter of 2008 -- Growth in IFP submitted applications of 6% over the fourth...

Workers laid off after February 28, 2010 will not be eligible to receive the federal COBRA subsidy, according to current law. Congress is considering another extension of the eligibility period for the COBRA subsidy, but no bill has yet been passed or signed into law. In order to address the concerns and challenges consumers may face, eHealthInsurance (NASDAQ: EHTH), has released a new set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the subsidy and alternative health insurance options.

While consumers struggle with health insurance choices in the midst of high unemployment and a stalled health care reform process, many laid off workers and their families have benefited from the federal COBRA subsidy. However, eHealthInsurance (NASDAQ: EHTH) has identified several categories of laid-off and unemployed workers whose needs may be just as dire but who do not qualify for government assistance.

eHealth, Inc., parent company of eHealthInsurance.com (http://www.ehealthinsurance.com), the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families, and small businesses, today announced a partnership with LegalZoom.com, the pioneer in providing easy and affordable ways to manage common legal document needs online.

Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days of the year to get engaged. But with expensive rings and wedding plans on their minds, few couples will be thinking about how health insurance factors into their future. The fact is that marriage can add an extra layer of complexity to health insurance choices, and the right health plan can help a life-long partnership get off to a financially solid start.

With many people still working on their New Year’s resolutions, January can be a popular time to get health insurance – whether it’s your first time or you are switching plans. Smart consumers know that early in the calendar year is an especially good time to reconsider their health insurance options. eHealthInsurance (NASDAQ: EHTH) has identified five reasons why consumers might reconsider their options and switch to a new plan before the year marches on...