03/05/2020
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a health insurance plan for your business.
Check out the top 4 questions all SME owners should ask when seeking for a Group Health Insurance plan.
1. Who will be covered under this Group Health Insurance plan?
As a SME owner, the first thing you need to know is who will be covered under the insurance plan. If you have full-time as well as part-time employees, you are not always obliged to offer coverage to employees in both categories, but if you offer it to one employee in one category, you generally must offer it to all employees within the same category. Will you also extend coverage to your employees’ dependents? Most employers do, but it may not be required.
You may also wish to consider the likely health needs of your employees. Are they likely to need generous prescription drug coverage or maternity coverage? Are they likely to visit the doctor often? For legal and privacy reasons, you may not be able to ask them specifically about their personal health, but you can usually ask them in general terms what kinds of health coverage are most important to them.
2. How much can I afford to contribute towards the premium for a Group Health Insurance plan?
As a SME owner, making contributions towards the premium of your employees may seem expensive. However, when you consider the cost, remember that offering health insurance as an employee benefit is generally one of the simplest but most effective step you can take to reward and attract talents.
There are options customisable for premium contributions: Employers to make full contributions of the premium, or employers make a certain percentage contributions of the premium, while the employees contribute the remainder from their salary.
3. Can I afford to bundle vision or dental care when signing up a Group Health Insurance plan?
When seeking for a Group Health Insurance plan, you may also want to consider dental or vision insurance. These insurance products are generally purchased separately, but you may be able to purchase them at the same time, or to purchase them as “riders” or add-on to your group health insurance plan.
When you add vision and dental insurance to your group health insurance plan, you’re offering your employees a valuable total benefits package. Some employers feel that offering a strong benefits package helps them hire and retain the best employees.
4. Who should I consult on my Group Health Insurance plan?
When seeking for a Group Health Insurance plan, it’s a good idea to work with a licensed Corporate Insurance Specialist.
Corporate Insurance Specialists are able to outline the risk management strategies which are suitable for your business profile, compare and negotiate competitive rates from multiple insurers to provide you the best terms and premiums.
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