Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Deschutes County cost about $556 a month for 2026, and the Oregon average for 2027 is $519 a month. Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. 5 insurers offered marketplace plans in Deschutes County for 2026.
Employee benefits brokers in the Redmond area help businesses of 1 to 50 employees choose group plans, handle renewals and answer employee questions. The 6 firms below are closest to Redmond, OR.
Small Business & Group Health Insurance Brokers near Redmond
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Deschutes County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Options 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.
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 Oregon.
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.
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.
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.
How much does small business health insurance cost in Oregon?
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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