What are some health insurance that is affordable?

What is the most affordable health insurance for travelers who don't have the luxury of company-sponsored health benefits?

• I run my own company and have pretty remarkable clients who take me to places all over the globe, but I don't have my own health insurance, since I have found the asking rates are way too much for me to afford. What temporary or permanent health insurance / travelers' health insurance are out there for people like me?

• Answer:

  A lot of this depends on how long the travel periods are.  If you estimate that you are out of the country for months-worth of time out of the year, it's likely that you'll want a dedicated travel insurance plan.  If your trips are shorter, it's likely that a $100/yr plan from your current auto/home insurer will suffice (Geico offers plans like that).  You may want to check with your agent to see what is available and what you may already be covered for. For the longer stays, or if you find yourself out of the country for great lengths, you may be interested in an insurance company specifically for that, such as http://worldnomads.com.  They have various plans to accomodate whatever options you may need/want. For a specific guide on finding a fitting travel/health insurance plan, visit this site here, where a friend of mine has outlined just that: http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/buying-travel-insurance/ Good luck, and have fun.