small group purchasing pool
 
small group and individual plans
 
state sponsored programs
 
medical savings account
 
employee association plan
 
things to know
 

 

A recent study shows most Americans with health insurance have coverage through employer health plans. In 2001,
 
 
Conventional Fee For Service HMO PPO POS

70% 23%  48% 22%

 

  • Small employers are less likely to offer employees a choice of health plans
     
  • Some employers choose individual plans for their employees and themselves. Each individual is underwritten according to their individual medical history. A disadvantage of this form of coverage is that the employer is not given credit for providing an employee health plan.
Percentage of Firms Offering Health Benefits in 2001
   3-9    Employees                58%
 10-24   Employees               76%
 25-49   Employees               90%
 50-199 Employees               96%
 200+    Employees               99%

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