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self-employed

[self-em-ploid, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɛmˈplɔɪd, ˌsɛlf- /
ADJECTIVE
freelance
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And for the future, are there self-employed coverage options I’ve overlooked that don’t carry this kind of tail risk, short of simply going back to a full-price ACA plan?

From MarketWatch Sep. 12, 2026

Many “alternative” or association-style plans sold to the self-employed do not have MEC, which is why they are often cheaper than ACA plans.

From MarketWatch Sep. 12, 2026

The ranks of the self-employed were nudged up by 1,100 last month.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

"Living like this is agony," said Meyboll Font, a 51-year-old self-employed social media community manager.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

My parents had been self-employed for my entire life.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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