петък, 14 ноември 2014 г.

A Close Examination On Small Business Group Medical Insurance

By Jeannie Monette


One of the biggest assets in any business is its workforce. Recruiting and retaining them of course requires among other things a good medical cover. For this reason, a cover is almost like an investment. It is not easy to understand a small business group medical insurance plan.

A company is eligible for small business group medical cover if it meets certain criteria. This includes at least two full time owners and employees. It should also be legitimate and able to meet the minimum employer contribution which is half the premium paid.

Group health cover may be in two categories-indemnities and managed care plans. Indemnity plan gives a broader choice of health care providers. They are not however popular anymore. A managed care plan provides cheaper alternatives and less paperwork.

The premium is worked out by the insurer after the application is reviewed and approved. A list of factors is used to assess the set to get the particular rate. These are the size of group and general health of the set. The premium rate is constant from whichever agent you apply with.

The employer pays at least 50% the value of premium to be payable by the employee. The worker then pays the rest of the cost and also the full amount for the dependants. The value the employer pays may vary between states and insurance companies. In some cases the employer may decide to pay more than half the value of the premium and sometimes the costs for the dependants.

It is not difficult applying for a group cover. Take some time to contact the insurers and inform them of the desire to seek a group cover. They will provide the costs in quotes which you review as well as any additional benefits. After this you can fill out the necessary forms and send them to begin your application process.

If a business has less than fifty employees it is not mandatory to provide medical cover to them. There is a tax credit from the government however if you do. Beginning 2015, organizations with full time employees who are more than 50 will have to pay for them medical insurance otherwise have tax penalties imposed.

Dental and vision cover is not included in a set medical cover. They can be added however, if you agree with the insurer and also pay some additional fees. Every business is required to remind its employees to get a cover whether they are providing it or not. A workforce that is full of health, satisfied and motivated contributes a lot in the business performance.




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