Working for yourself in Georgia means you're your own benefits department — but the self-employed actually have advantages employees don't, especially around taxes.
Start with the marketplace
As a 1099 worker, the individual market via Georgia Access is your home base. Coverage is guaranteed regardless of health, and your premium tax credit is based on income — which the self-employed have real influence over.
The deduction many freelancers miss
The self-employed health insurance deduction lets many Georgia freelancers deduct their premiums from taxable income (limits apply). That lowers your net cost — coordinate with a tax pro to claim it correctly.
Manage income to manage your subsidy
Because subsidies phase out with income, timing invoices, retirement contributions, and business deductions can change what you pay. Run the numbers with our subsidy calculator.
Consider an HSA-eligible plan
If you're healthy, a high-deductible plan paired with an HSA gives a lower premium plus a triple-tax-advantaged account — a great fit for variable Georgia freelance income.
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