GROUP
INSURANCE
Protect the well being of your employees and their families and attract talent in an affordable and tax-effective way.
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Buying a group insurance policy is often one of the most crucial investments a business owner can make. Not only does it retain and attract talent by providing incentives for in-demand employees, but it also protects your most important asset – your employees and their health.
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Group insurance helps foster a positive work environment that brings loyalty and satisfaction to the workplace and offers certain tax incentives for employers as well.
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Look through the different plan options below to see which one is right for your business!
Traditional plans
Traditional or fully-insured plans are the most commonly used benefit plan for small to medium sized companies due to the security and simplicity it offers to employers.
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Traditional plan benefits can include: ​​
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employee life insurance
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dependent life insurance
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accidental death & dismemberment
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short-term disability
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long-term disability
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critical illness
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extended health care
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vision care
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travel insurance
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dental care
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employee assistance programs
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wellness solutions
Spending accounts
Offering a spending account as an add-on to a traditional or self-insured plan is a great option for employers who want to enhance its benefits package and offer ultimate flexibility to employees.
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Advantages:
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wider coverage options
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non-taxable benefit to employees
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low admin fees
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no upfront funding required
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possibility for unused allocation rollovers
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Disadvantages:​​
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higher overall cost for employer
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restricted annual maximums in stand-alone implementations
Self-insured plans
Self-insured plans are widely used by larger organizations (usually 100+ employees). Due to the economies of scale, it may allow additional flexibilities and reduced costs as opposed to fully insured option.
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Advantages:
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often less costly due to economies of scale with no profit or risk margins to pay to an insurer
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employer retains funds when claims are lower
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more flexibility in customizing a plan
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Disadvantages:
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risk exposure due to claim payments liability by employer
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potential significant premium fluctuations