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In a new survey from eHealthInsurance (www.ehealthinsurance.com), one-in-five (21%) adults, ages 18-30, who graduated college in the past three years indicated that they were currently uninsured, and one–in-three (37%) stated that they did not have health insurance the day after they picked up their diploma. These results are part of “Real Life 101,” eHealthInsurance’s annual national poll of college students and recent graduates.

eHealthInsurance (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading online source of health insurance for individuals and families, announced today that it has been nominated for Best Insurance Website in the 14th Annual Webby Awards.

eHealth, Inc., parent company of eHealthInsurance.com, the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families, and small businesses, today announced a partnership with Healthcare Blue Book, the leading online provider of fair healthcare pricing information for consumers in their markets.

“The most important thing Americans need to understand is that health care reform legislation is not a magic wand – it doesn’t change everything overnight,” said Gary Lauer, chairman and CEO of eHealth, Inc. “The Senate legislation was signed into law, but the rollout of these programs has barely begun. Some aspects of health reform go into effect immediately, but most of the major provisions don’t take effect until 2014. Over the next four years consumers need to get familiar with the new programs and how they’ll impact their health coverage; if you’re uninsured today, you shouldn’t wait any longer to find coverage. If you are insured, hold on to the coverage you have.”

Eligibility for the federal COBRA health insurance subsidy ended on April 1, 2010, for the second time in as many months. In response, eHealthInsurance (NASDAQ: EHTH), today released an updated list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for consumers who are unsure how the subsidy’s expiration impacts their health insurance coverage.

eHealthInsurance releases a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help consumers understand the risks– and possible benefits – of so-called “discount health plans.”

According to the August 2009 data, the average individual premium was $164 per month, the median premium was $134 per month and the average deductible was $2,477. The August 2009 data show that the average family premium was $388 per month, the median premium was $334 per month and the average deductible was $3,335. Fifty-three percent (53.8%) of the primary individual policy holders were men. The average age of an individual policy holder was 35.6 years old.

Implementation Strategies to Be Next Order of Business WASHINGTON, DC--(March 22, 2010) - The following is a statement from Gary Lauer, chairman and CEO of eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), regarding tonight's passage in the U.S. House of...

Individual health insurance rate hikes have recently come under intense scrutiny from lawmakers and many consumers may be wondering how they can maintain their health insurance while keeping their budget in check. eHealthInsurance (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, today released a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for consumers facing rate increases.

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.