Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Franklin County cost about $538 a month for 2026, and the Ohio average for 2027 is $603 a month. Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. 8 insurers offered marketplace plans in Franklin County for 2026.
Offering health coverage to employees in Columbus? 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 Columbus
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Franklin County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Local health care in Columbus
- Networks worth checking before you pick a plan in Columbus are The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (University Hospital, Ross Heart Hospital and Harding Hospital) and OhioHealth (Riverside Methodist, Grant Medical Center and Doctors Hospital). Source
- OhioHealth operates several Columbus hospitals, including Riverside Methodist Hospital and Grant Medical Center. Source
- The city is served by Columbus Public Health, which runs health clinics and services for residents. 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.
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 Ohio.
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.
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
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.
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 Ohio?
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.
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