A Close Examination On Small Business Group Medical Insurance

By Jeannie Monette


The greatest asset for any business is its workforce. A medical cover is one of the factors to recruit and also retain employees. This makes it some sort of an investment to the organization. Understanding the often complex small business group medical insurance plans is difficult for most employers.

A company is eligible for small business group medical cover if it meets certain criteria. This includes at least two full time owners and employees. It should also be legitimate and able to meet the minimum employer contribution which is half the premium paid.

Group health cover may be in two categories-indemnities and managed care plans. Indemnity plan gives a broader choice of health care providers. They are not however popular anymore. A managed care plan provides cheaper alternatives and less paperwork.

The premium is worked out by the insurer after the application is reviewed and approved. A list of factors is used to assess the set to get the particular rate. These are the size of group and general health of the set. The premium rate is constant from whichever agent you apply with.

The employer pays at least 50% the value of premium to be payable by the employee. The worker then pays the rest of the cost and also the full amount for the dependants. The value the employer pays may vary between states and insurance companies. In some cases the employer may decide to pay more than half the value of the premium and sometimes the costs for the dependants.

It is not difficult applying for a group cover. Take some time to contact the insurers and inform them of the desire to seek a group cover. They will provide the costs in quotes which you review as well as any additional benefits. After this you can fill out the necessary forms and send them to begin your application process.

Businesses with less than 50 employees are not required to provide health cover. However there is tax credits provided if the company does. Starting 2015, businesses with more than 50 full time employees will be required to provide a medical insurance otherwise face a tax penalty.

Group medical cover do not include dental and vision but can often be added to the particular medical indemnity plan of course with additional fees. Whether providing insurance or not, it is your responsibility to remind your employees of their obligation to seek a cover. A healthy, satisfied and motivated workforce means the difference in the performance of your business.




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By Jeannie Monette


The greatest asset for any business is its workforce. A medical cover is one of the factors to recruit and also retain employees. This makes it some sort of an investment to the organization. Understanding the often complex small business group medical insurance plans is difficult for most employers.

A company is eligible for small business group medical cover if it meets certain criteria. This includes at least two full time owners and employees. It should also be legitimate and able to meet the minimum employer contribution which is half the premium paid.

Group health cover may be in two categories-indemnities and managed care plans. Indemnity plan gives a broader choice of health care providers. They are not however popular anymore. A managed care plan provides cheaper alternatives and less paperwork.

The premium is worked out by the insurer after the application is reviewed and approved. A list of factors is used to assess the set to get the particular rate. These are the size of group and general health of the set. The premium rate is constant from whichever agent you apply with.

The employer pays at least 50% the value of premium to be payable by the employee. The worker then pays the rest of the cost and also the full amount for the dependants. The value the employer pays may vary between states and insurance companies. In some cases the employer may decide to pay more than half the value of the premium and sometimes the costs for the dependants.

It is not difficult applying for a group cover. Take some time to contact the insurers and inform them of the desire to seek a group cover. They will provide the costs in quotes which you review as well as any additional benefits. After this you can fill out the necessary forms and send them to begin your application process.

Businesses with less than 50 employees are not required to provide health cover. However there is tax credits provided if the company does. Starting 2015, businesses with more than 50 full time employees will be required to provide a medical insurance otherwise face a tax penalty.

Group medical cover do not include dental and vision but can often be added to the particular medical indemnity plan of course with additional fees. Whether providing insurance or not, it is your responsibility to remind your employees of their obligation to seek a cover. A healthy, satisfied and motivated workforce means the difference in the performance of your business.




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