you're in a tough spot in that the insurance options available to part-time workers are limited. and because many part-time workers are also in the low-income group affording insurance on the private market is often challenging if not totally impossible due to the high cost. if you're uninsured don't automatically assume that coverage is out of reach. check for both public and private insurance options at coverageforall. org a resource offered by the foundation for health coverage education (fhce). also take a look at community health centers in your area which charge for medical services on a sliding scale. these centers got a financial boost under the health reform law to enable them to expand and provide medical care to an additional 20 million people across the country. to find a center in your area check the health resources and services administration web site. your state and local public health departments are also a good place to look.
is it possible for part-time employees to get health insurance?