Before subsidies, the average benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Connecticut costs $1,005 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 Stamford? 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 Stamford
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Fairfield County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Do 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 Connecticut.
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.
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
How much does small business health insurance cost in Connecticut?
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.
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.
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