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Small business · Self-employed · 1–50 employees

Group Health Benefits — Smarter Coverage for Every Budget

From traditional group insurance to reference-based pricing and health share plans — Amy helps small businesses offer meaningful benefits without breaking the bank. A census is required for all group rate quotes.

Self-employed or 1-person businesses qualify for group rates No fee for consultation or enrollment — ever Licensed in MN, WI, IA, FL, TX, TN, MO, CO, SD, HI, CA
1+
Employee min (some plans)
3+
For traditional group rates
$0
Broker fee — ever
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States served
Traditional group insurance

Group coverage vs. ICHRA — which is right for your business?

Choosing between employer-sponsored group health insurance and an ICHRA requires careful consideration of cost, flexibility, and employee preferences. Both have real pros and cons.

Traditional group insurance is the most common coverage for medium-to-large businesses. It requires at least 3 employees who are not family-related for group rates. The larger the group, the lower the per-person rate.

An ICHRA (Individual Coverage HRA) lets employers reimburse employees tax-free for individual health plans they choose themselves — giving employees freedom and employers predictable costs.

Traditional Group vs ICHRA

Traditional Group

  • Employer picks the plan
  • Shared risk across group
  • Larger groups = lower rates
  • Requires 3+ non-family employees
  • Fixed benefit, all employees same plan

ICHRA

  • Employees pick their own plan
  • Employer sets reimbursement amount
  • Works for 1+ employees
  • Predictable monthly employer cost
  • Tax-free reimbursements
⚠️ 3-employee rule: Traditional group rates require at least 3 employees who are not family-related. Self-employed solo operators should consider ICHRA, MightyWell, or Redirect Health instead.
Excellent · Affordable · Transparent

The smarter group health plan — open networks, reference-based pricing

MightyWell gives businesses a better way to offer health benefits. Predictable costs for the employer, open provider access for employees, and real transparency in pricing. Silver and Gold plans available.

Businesses benefit from reference-based pricing — paying fair market rates instead of inflated insurance contract rates — and genuine compliance without the complexity.

Open network — any provider Reference-based pricing Silver & Gold plans ACA compliant Works for individuals & groups Predictable employer costs

MightyWell Plan Options

Silver Plan Silver
  • Reference-based pricing on all medical services
  • Open network — see any doctor or hospital
  • ACA-compliant preventive care included
  • Telemedicine access
  • Transparent pricing — no surprise bills
Gold Plan Gold
  • Everything in Silver, enhanced benefits
  • Lower member cost-sharing
  • Enhanced Rx coverage
  • Higher annual benefit limits
  • Ideal for businesses wanting richer benefits

Census required for group quotes · Individual plans also available

Traditional group insurance

Established carriers for groups of 3+

For businesses with 3+ non-family employees, traditional group insurance offers comprehensive networks and familiar plan structures. Quotes by request — census required.

Medica
Flexible group plans with broad provider access across Minnesota. Competitive rates for small and mid-size businesses.
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HealthPartners
Minnesota’s largest nonprofit health plan. Strong Twin Cities network, highly regarded for employee satisfaction.
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Ameritas
Dental and vision coverage for groups. Ameritas is consistently rated among the best for dental plan value and network breadth.
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ACA-compliant alternatives

More options for every size business

These plans work for smaller groups, self-employed individuals, and businesses looking for more flexibility than traditional insurance offers.

Redirect Health

The only healthcare solution for every small-medium business budget. No copays for routine primary care, low deductibles for hospitalization. Attract talent with high-quality, affordable benefits.

No copay primary care 2–200 employees Low deductibles

Sedera Medical Cost Sharing

A fresh and affordable alternative for covering healthcare expenses. No out-of-network concept — Sedera goes where members go. 24/7 telemedicine included. Reduce employer costs and put more money back in employees’ hands.

No network restrictions 24/7 telemedicine Community-based

MPowering Benefits

Designed to avoid tax penalties, provide all ACA Preventive Care, and allow access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a verifiable 1099 or Business ID. Great for self-employed families.

HSA eligible ACA preventive care 1099 & self-employed
Additional strategies

Tools & resources for business owners

ICHRA — Individual Coverage HRA

An ICHRA lets you reimburse employees tax-free for individual health insurance plans they choose on their own. You set the monthly reimbursement amount and employees shop for their own coverage. Works for any size business with any number of employees.

Compare it to traditional group insurance to see which gives your team better value and your business more predictability.

Learn about ICHRA on healthcare.gov →

CRM & Customer Management Tools

Running a business means managing customers, not just benefits. Amy recommends GoHighLevel — an all-in-one CRM and email marketing tool built for small businesses. Affordable, powerful, and easy to learn.

Explore Go High Level →

Also need a group census template to get your quotes started?

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Let Amy build a benefits strategy for your team

Download the census template, fill it in, and send it to Amy. She’ll compare your best options across traditional, MightyWell, Redirect Health, Sedera, and ICHRA — at no cost to you.