Access to affordable health care coverage continues to be a problem for thousands of Americans. Information on the Internet can help consumers sort out options and compare plan prices:

¢ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality www.ahcpr.gov/consumer/insurance.htm) is a good resource for learning about health insurance basics and choosing the right plan.

¢ eHealthInsurance.com (www.ehealthinsurance.com/ehi/index.html) compares coverage rates for individual and family, short-term and small business insurance.

¢ Federal Citizen Information Center (www.consumeraction.gov/caw_insurance_health.shtml) provides a useful overview of health insurance options and long-term care insurance.

¢ Insure.com (info.insure.com/health/) features quote coverage search, buying advice and 13 ways to reduce health care costs.

¢ QuickQuote (www.quickquote.com/health/guides.html:) offers health coverage guides and topical information.