Before subsidies, the average benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in New York costs $1,041 a month for 2027 (the national average is $704). Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size.
Offering health coverage to employees in Bronx? A group health insurance broker can compare small-group plans and newer options like individual coverage HRAs. Here are 10 benefits brokers nearby.
Small Business & Group Health Insurance Brokers near Bronx
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Bronx County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Local health care in Bronx
- NYC Health + Hospitals runs three public hospitals in the Bronx (Jacobi, Lincoln and North Central Bronx) that serve patients regardless of ability to pay, so check whether a plan includes this network, as the system's own MetroPlus plan does. Source
- Public health in the Bronx falls under the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the citywide agency that monitors community health and connects residents to health and mental health services. Source
Before you choose a plan, check that the hospitals and doctors you use are in its network. An agent can look that up for each plan you compare.
Self-employed with no employees?
Group plans usually need at least one non-owner employee. Solo owners typically buy individual coverage, often with a premium tax credit.
Do I need a minimum number of employees?
Small-group rules vary by carrier and state. Many carriers write group plans for businesses with as few as one or two employees besides the owner; a broker can tell you what's available in New York.
Options for small employers
Traditional small-group plans, level-funded plans, ICHRAs (employees buy individual plans with tax-free employer money) and QSEHRAs for businesses under 50 employees.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ICHRA?
An individual coverage HRA lets an employer give employees tax-free money to buy their own individual health plans. It works for businesses of any size.
How much does small business health insurance cost in New York?
Premiums depend on employee ages, location, plan design and how much the employer contributes. A benefits broker can quote several carriers and funding options side by side.
Do benefits brokers charge employers?
Most are paid commissions by the insurer. Some charge consulting fees for larger groups or extra services; ask before you sign.
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