Confused about health insurance after leaving corporate? You're not alone.

In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Zimmerman, an independent employee benefits broker with 15+ years of experience helping small businesses and individuals navigate the world of health insurance. Whether you're leaving a 9-to-5, starting a business, or just trying to make sense of the marketplace, this episode is your cheat sheet.

We cover:

• The Affordable Care Act (ACA) explained in plain English
• How tax credits work and who actually qualifies
• Why you need a marketplace local broker, not an 800 number
• The difference between marketplace plans and employer group plans
• Missouri's Chamber Benefit Plan (and how to find something similar in your state)
• Prescriptions, networks, and the questions most people forget to ask

Rachel also shares the story behind her women's scuba diving club, Midwest Mermaids Scuba, and her brand-new podcast, Dive Like a Girl, launching June 1st.

This one is packed with real, actionable information that could change how you think about your coverage and maybe even give you the permission you need to take the leap.

How to find Rachel:

Instagram - @midwestmermaidsscuba / @thehealthinsurancelady

Websites - https://zimmermanbenefits.com/ & https://midwestmermaids.com/