Tampa, Florida – September 22, 2026 – With the federal open enrollment period opening November 1, Michalek Health Solutions, an independent health and life insurance brokerage based in Tampa, has released two free resources for self-employed workers, 1099 contractors and families who buy their own coverage: an online cost estimator that shows how coverage paths compare for a person’s real situation, and a guide to the 2027 changes affecting Florida marketplace and private plans.
“Most people who work for themselves put this off until something forces the issue, and then they pick from one website’s menu with nobody to call afterward,” said Ryan Michalek, founder of Michalek Health Solutions. “The estimator is there so you can see the shape of your options before you talk to anyone. The guide is there so the November rush does not catch you flat-footed.”
The estimator asks a handful of questions, never requires a signup, and names no carriers or premiums. It is built as an educational tool, with a licensed conversation available for anyone who wants an exact number. The 2027 guide explains what is changing for Florida residents, who is affected, and the dates that matter, in plain language.
Michalek, a Chicago native who grew up around union tradespeople and came up working jobs without a benefits packet, built the practice one referral at a time after moving to Tampa Bay. The brokerage is licensed in 31 states and specializes in private, under-65 coverage for the self-employed, families and small business owners. Because the brokerage is independent, it compares options across carriers, and there is no fee to the client.
The cost estimator is available at michalekhealthsolutions.com/coverage-cost-estimator/ and the 2027 Florida guide at michalekhealthsolutions.com/2027-aca-changes-florida/.
About Michalek Health Solutions
Michalek Health Solutions is an independent health and life insurance brokerage based in Tampa, Florida, founded by Ryan Michalek and licensed across 31 states (NPN 21043091). It is an independent, one-person practice that has grown largely through client referrals, specializing in private under-65 health coverage for the self-employed, families, and small business owners, with no fee to the client. Michalek Health Solutions is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. This is a solicitation for insurance.
Media Contact Ryan Michalek, Founder, Michalek Health Solutions, [email protected] (813) 833-7448 michalekhealthsolutions.com/press/
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