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Health benefits for your team

Group health insurance for businesses.

Attract and retain employees with competitive health benefits. We'll help you find the right plan for your team.

From small businesses to large employers, we have solutions for every size.

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73%
Employer contribution
$23,968/yr
Average family premium
56%
Small businesses offering coverage

Group Health 101

Why offer group health insurance?

Group health insurance provides coverage for your employees and often their families. It's typically more affordable per person than individual coverage because risk is spread across the group.

Offering health benefits helps attract and retain talent, may provide tax advantages, and shows employees you care about their wellbeing. Options range from traditional plans to HRAs and ICHRAs.

How it works

Getting health coverage is easier than you think

Whether you're shopping during open enrollment or have a qualifying life event, we make it simple to find the right plan.

Step 1

Tell us about your team

Share employee count, locations, and current coverage.

Groups of any size

Step 2

Compare group plans

See quotes from multiple carriers with plan design options.

Side-by-side comparison

Step 3

Implement coverage

We help with enrollment, compliance, and ongoing administration.

Full implementation support

Key decisions

What you need to know

Understand the important factors when choosing group health insurance.

Attract top talent

Health benefits are consistently ranked as the most valued employee benefit.

Tax advantages

Employer contributions are tax-deductible and employee premiums are pre-tax.

Multiple plan options

Offer HMO, PPO, or HDHP with HSA options to meet diverse needs.

Guided help

Professional help navigating health insurance

Health insurance can be confusing with deductibles, copays, networks, and more. Our licensed agents take the time to explain your options in plain English.

  • Comparing quotes from multiple carriers for your group size
  • Understanding fully-insured vs. self-funded vs. level-funded options
  • Navigating compliance requirements (ACA, ERISA, COBRA)
  • Finding the right balance of employer and employee contributions

Ready to explore your options? We're here to help.

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Questions?

Common questions about group health insurance

What are the requirements for offering group health insurance?

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Requirements vary by state and insurer. Generally, you need at least 1-2 employees (not including owners in some states) and a minimum percentage of eligible employees to participate (typically 70-75%). Some states have minimum employer contribution requirements.

What's the difference between fully-insured and self-funded plans?

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Fully-insured means you pay premiums to an insurance company who assumes all risk. Self-funded (self-insured) means you pay claims directly and bear the risk, often with stop-loss insurance. Self-funding is typically for larger companies with 100+ employees.

Can I offer health insurance to just some employees?

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You must offer coverage to all employees in the same class (full-time, part-time, etc.) equally. You can have different offerings for different classes, but you can't pick and choose individuals. Discrimination rules apply.

Group Health Insurance guides and resources

Dive deeper into group health insurance topics with our expert guides and comparisons.

Ready to find the right group health insurance plan?

Compare plans and prices in minutes. Our licensed agents are here to help you enroll.