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Association Health Plans for Texas Small Businesses, Self-Employed & 1099 Contractors

Fully underwritten Group & individual association health plans with NATIONWIDE PPO networks. If an association plan fits, we’ll guide you through it. If it doesn’t, we’ll show better options.

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This is a Good Fit If You’re

Small Business Owners

Need coverage but marketplace prices are too high? Let's find better options.

Self Employed & 1099 Contractors

Protect your whole family without emptying your savings account.

Freelance & Gig Workers

Give your team great benefits. We handle the complicated stuff.

Tired of Narrow Networks

Keep your current doctors with broad nationwide PPO networks

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Jeff Marrow
7 days ago
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Ric was very friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Our family needed a new healthcare plan and he was able to quickly find us a great solution . We are very happy with our new plan and definitely recommend working with Ric Monello and Custom Health Plans, Inc.
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angie kazura
13 days ago
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Marl was patient and answered all my questions and helped us find the right plan.
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K K
30 days ago
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Mark Savoca is really great to work with - he listens to your needs, does the work to find good options for you, and stays on top of your policy expirations dates and what you need to do to get the best service! He’s an amazingly valuable professional. I’m super happy that he was recommended to me!
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Stephanie Butler
33 days ago
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Mark has been helping us for several years now with our health insurance. He is so great to work with and makes the process simple and fast. He is very responsive and knowledgeable. Highly recommend him and his team!
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Jennifer Cohen
33 days ago
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Mark Savoca from Custom Health plans has helped us with our health insurance since we moved to Texas 3 years ago. He has provided excellent customer service. He always walks me through the best options for our family every year when it is time to renew. He is knowledgeable and is able to explain the options in a clear way that is easy to understand. We really appreciate all of his help. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an insurance agent.
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Avron Levin
41 days ago
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Mark was very attentive and helpful. We needed very specific cover and Mark made time to discuss and help us choose the right plan
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Mike Douglas
55 days ago
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Richard was very knowledgeable and helpful in finding a health care plan that would work for us.
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Kristen Renee
55 days ago
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Richard Monello is my go-to broker. I've worked with him multiple times and would highly recommend. I'm so grateful to have found him and he's always been incredibly responsive and helpful. I've run benefits at companies for a long time, and he knows his stuff.
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Eric
191 days ago
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Service was great. Richard Monello, my agent, was knowledgeable and promptly responsive.
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Sam
191 days ago
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Richard was incredibly helpful and guided me to the best health insurance plan for my family. I can finally say we have real, comprehensive coverage, not the overpriced plan we had before that covered almost nothing. Thank you, Richard and Custom Health Plans.
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Kelli Phillips
222 days ago
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If I could give Richard “Ric” Monello more than five stars, I would. My husband and I own an S Corp, and we were facing a specific challenge: with him on Medicare, I needed a high-quality health insurance solution that wasn't tied to the Marketplace. Most importantly, I needed a PPO that gave me the freedom to choose my own doctors. After a lot of diligent research, I found Ric, and I am so glad I did. From our very first conversation, it was clear he is an expert. He immediately understood our unique situation and had a solution ready for me right away. In addition, if you are a freelancer and contractor, Ric is a vital resource! In an era where you’re usually stuck talking to AI bots or listening to endless recordings, Ric is a breath of fresh air. Having a real human being to talk to—someone who provides genuine, dependable customer service—is rare and incredibly valuable. If you are a business owner or anyone tired of the "automated" runaround, do yourself a favor and call Ric. It’s such a relief to know there is someone out there who truly has our back!
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Keith Jones
300 days ago
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Unbelievable service. Insurance expert with a passion for customer service. Enthusiastically committed to getting clients the best deal for their particular situation. He is patient and kind - this is confusing stuff. He made it simple. Thank you, Richard.
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Oscar Guzman
311 days ago
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I have been with Richard Monello (Custom Health Plans) for at least 5 years now, and have been very pleased with his level of service in finding me the best plans for my family. My employer does not offer a health plan, and to complicate things further, my wife has a pre-existing condition, yet Richard always manages to find plans that actually work for us. Health insurance is a fast moving and ever changing landscape in this country, but he is always on top of his stuff, and I have peace of mind knowing I can count on Richard and his expertise. He explains everything very well and makes an otherwise overwhelming process as simple as pie. Highly recommend!
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Vicki Potts
321 days ago
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Rich Monello at Custom Health Plans was very helpful and efficient in helping us obtain health insurance at the last minute when our other plan fell through. He was easy to work with and explained things well. He also got us a great deal.
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David Kravitz
643 days ago
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Richard helped our small IT company get a great PPO group policy! He was always available and returned my calls and emails promptly. Have already referred him to other friends companies!
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Ben Lopez
1128 days ago
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Richard was a beacon of clarity in the maze of health insurance. With his guidance, my wife and I found the perfect policy. As a new full time business owner, he transformed my anxiety into excitement. Thanks to him, the journey was not only easy but joyful. A genuine game-changer! Please reach out to Ric if you have question with health insurance.
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Bill Cooke
1135 days ago
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I've worked with Richard Monello for many years. We own a small business and he has expertly helped us navigate the constantly changing health insurance world. He always gets us the best rates and coverages to match our needs. His contacts in the business are vast and if he can't get exactly what you need, he will find a way to get it for you. Give him a call. He's a professional and delivers results.
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What Is an Association Health Plan?

An association health plan is a health plan offered through a membership route

That usually means:

1️⃣ 40–60% lower premiums than Marketplace plans

2️⃣ You can qualify through a business or group

3️⃣ Individual, family & self employed options available

4️⃣ You may join an association (based on the program rules)

5️⃣ Then you can apply for plan options through that route

Not everyone qualifies. That’s why we start with a quick eligibility check.

Check your eligibility for association health plans

Why People Choose Association-Based Plans

People look at association plans because they offer:

That usually means:

1️⃣ Group-style plan options (based on eligibility)

2️⃣ More plan choices than they expected

3️⃣ A clearer path than trying to shop alone

4️⃣ Broker guidance so you don’t waste time on the wrong option

Every program is different. What you qualify for depends on your business setup, ZIP code, and other details.

How It Works (3 Simple Steps)

Check Eligibility

Tell us your ZIP code and basic business info to check eligibility.

Compare Your Best Options

We look at association-based routes and other options that may be a better fit.

You Enroll With Help

If it’s a fit, we guide you through the steps and paperwork.

Good Fit vs Not a Fit (Save Time)

This may be a good fit if:

This may NOT be a good fit if:

Check Eligibility and Get Your Options

Fill the quote, and we’ll confirm which benefits you qualify for and which plan paths make sense.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Eligibility depends on the program rules and your situation. We confirm it first.

No. These plans are not related to Marketplace (ACA) insurance at all.

They are separate, non-ACA options with different pricing rules, underwriting, and eligibility. That’s why costs can be much lower.

Yes.

These plans use Nationwide PPO networks, including Cigna and Aetna PPO, which are widely accepted across the U.S.

Before enrollment, we can also confirm your specific doctor and hospital to make sure you’re covered.

Usually less than 10 minutes once you qualify.

After we confirm eligibility, we handle the paperwork and get you enrolled quickly.

Usually:
 
  • ZIP code
  • Business details (if applicable)
  • Number of people to cover
  • DOB
  • Any must-have doctors or medications (optional but helpful)