Ads For "Trumpcare" Are Everywhere And It's Not Even A Real Thing

If you're browsing around the web or doing a quick search you're bound to run into ads for "Trumpcare" plans that cost $49 or less per month. But there's a problem here since Trumpcare doesn't technically exist. The state of New York has just issued a warning for consumers not to purchase these junk plans marketed as Trumpcare. Many of these advertised plans offer next to nothing in terms of coverage but are offered as "comprehensive" or "full coverage." Searching for good health insurance is already difficult enough for those plagued with the task and now deceptive marketing is only making matters worse.

So, I figured I'd try out one of these Trumpcare Ads to see where it took me and being in the industry I more or less knew where I'd end up. I set up a new separate phone number and email address that I input into the forms to "get a free quote in seconds." Over the next few weeks, I received 91 calls, 29 emails, and 18 texts from various brokers and agents across the country. The agents that I actually did answer for I asked about Trumpcare and they didn't even know what I was talking about or what plans I might be referring to.

Essentially, lead generation companies and shoddy agents are trying to capitalize on the confusing surrounding healthcare in our nation at the moment. So, if you're going to be shopping around for health insurance any time soon (or probably anytime for that matter) I suggest you find and use a trusted source like a licensed agent recommended by friends or family. And certainly, don't put any of your personal information on a random site online. This enrollment season the waters will likely only become murkier.

Ryan Rundle

The Health Insurance Guy, The Rundle Agency

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