Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Salt Lake County cost about $574 a month for 2026, and the Utah average for 2027 is $716 a month. Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. 5 insurers offered marketplace plans in Salt Lake County for 2026.
Offering health coverage to employees in Salt Lake City? 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 Salt Lake City
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Salt Lake County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Local health care in Salt Lake City
- Intermountain Health, which runs LDS Hospital and Intermountain Medical Center, and University of Utah Health, home of University Hospital, are the two big Salt Lake City networks worth checking in a plan's provider directory before you enroll. Source
- Salt Lake City is served by the Salt Lake County Health Department, which runs the county's public health centers and programs. 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 Utah.
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
How much does small business health insurance cost in Utah?
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.
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.
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