For the Self-Employed

Health insurance built for the way you actually work.

I map private PPO and ACA coverage around your health, income, doctors, and timing, then tell you honestly which one fits. Most clients enrolled in under 30 minutes.

Trusted Protection

A coverage blueprint you can count on.

Independent Broker

Licensed in 43 states + DC, working for you.

Personalized Service

Plans matched to your health, income, and timing.

Built on Integrity

Clear guidance and reliable support every step.

One-on-One Consultation

I get to know you first, then match the coverage.

I start with your doctors, prescriptions, health needs, budget, income, and timing. Then I compare private PPO and ACA marketplace options and help match you with the coverage that best fits your specific situation.

Your Options

Two real options. The right one depends on you.

Some clients are better served by a private PPO — wider networks, often lower cost, enroll any time. Others get a better deal on the ACA marketplace — especially with pre-existing conditions or income that qualifies for subsidies. My job is to look at both and tell you which one wins for your situation.

Private PPO Plans

ACA-compliant major medical & HSA-compatible options
Best fit if you're healthy and don't qualify for big subsidies
  • Nationwide PPO networks. See any in-network doctor in any state.
  • No income limits. Your premium doesn't depend on what you earn.
  • Any doctor, no referrals. No PCP gatekeeping for specialists.
  • Enroll any time of year. Not locked to open enrollment.
  • Often 20–50% cheaper than full-price ACA for healthy individuals.

ACA Marketplace Plans

Best fit with pre-existing conditions or income that qualifies for subsidies
  • Guaranteed coverage. No medical underwriting — pre-existing conditions fully covered.
  • Income-based subsidies. Often dramatic savings if you earn under ~$60K as an individual.
  • Essential benefits required. Maternity, mental health, prescriptions all included by law.
  • Cost-sharing reductions for lower incomes — lower deductibles and out-of-pocket maxes.
  • Strong protection for ongoing prescriptions or expected medical needs.
Who I Help

Built for people who don't get insurance through a job.

How It Works

Four steps. Usually under thirty minutes.

01

Tell me your situation

Quick form or a phone call. Five minutes max — I just need the basics.

02

I shop the market

I check every private carrier you qualify for, plus ACA if it's a better fit for your situation.

03

We compare on a call

I walk you through your real options. No pressure. Ask anything you want — that's what I'm here for.

04

You enroll the same day

If a plan makes sense, we enroll right there on the call. Most clients are covered in under thirty minutes.

Client Stories

Real clients. Real coverage.

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Christian could not have been more knowledgeable and helpful. And honestly from start to finish the whole process took less than 30 minutes. I will highly recommend him.

Michael T.Client since 2025
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I had been paying $620 a month for COBRA and was dreading another year of it. Christian found me a private PPO for less than half that — same kind of network, no referrals. The whole call took maybe twenty minutes.

Sarah K.Freelance designer · Client since 2024
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I run a five-person shop and was sure I needed a group plan. Christian showed me the math on individual policies for my team and saved us a real chunk every month. He also answers his own phone, which is honestly rare in this business.

James R.Small business owner · Client since 2023
About Christian

Ten years helping self-employed people get coverage that actually works.

I've spent the last decade helping freelancers, contractors, and small business owners find coverage that actually works — the kind that holds up when you need it, not just when you're signing the paperwork.

I write both private PPO plans and ACA marketplace plans. Sometimes private wins, sometimes the marketplace wins — it depends on your situation, your health, and your income. As an independent broker I work for you, not for one carrier, so my only job is to tell you honestly which option is right for you.

I'm based in Sarasota, Florida, licensed across 40+ states, and I answer my own phone. Most of my new clients are enrolled in under thirty minutes.

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Christian Medford
Christian Medford
Licensed Health Insurance Broker
43 states + DC • Private PPO & ACA
Where I'm Licensed

Licensed in 43 states & DC

The blue states are where I can help you shop private PPO and ACA marketplace options.

Coverage footprint Blue means I'm licensed there.
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Coverage map Licensed states are shown in blue. Choose any state to see how it fits into the coverage conversation.

If you split time between states or you're about to move, tell me where coverage needs to start and I'll map the options from there.

Ready when you are.

Whether you're shopping out of curiosity or you need coverage tomorrow, the first call is free and there's no pressure.

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