Vancouver Group Health Insurance & Employee Benefit Plans

Health insurance in the U.S is mainly provided by private companies. The Federal government does not provide universal health benefits to its citizens. This makes it quite expensive; therefore an employer providing group health insurance has a competitive advantage.

The city of Vancouver is the largest suburb of Portland, in the U.S State of Washington. It has a population of about 161,000.

Vancouver WA Large Group Health Insurance Plans

Vancouver is a thriving metropolis, home to many major corporations and other employers subject to the ACA mandate. These businesses have typically always provided healthcare for their workers but now have to adhere to the Affordable Care Act requirements for affordability and coverage. In addition to the benefit areas the ACA requires, Washington State added several more for companies doing business there.

The ACA also requires that companies limit how much of the cost they pass along to workers, even as premiums continue to increase sharply. The employee’s allowable premium cost can’t exceed 9.12 percent of their gross income for 2023. That limit is for individual coverage and doesn't apply to dependent enrollees.

Vancouver, WA Small Business Health Insurance Plans

Small businesses face numerous challenges in attracting workers, including the need for competitive benefits. While companies with fewer than fifty employees don’t have to comply with the ACA, some may still provide insurance to remain an attractive destination for talented recruits.

Small companies have new resources that the ACA created to help them understand, evaluate, and administer insurance for their teams. The SHOP platform is a one-stop marketplace that businesses can use to research their options. Also, SHOP (Small Business Health Options Program) has information about tax credits available for some small businesses.

Vancouver WA Employee Benefit Plans and Employee Benefit Packages

In many cases, potential and current employees evaluate the pay offered for a position first and consider benefits as a secondary component of the opportunity. As a result, benefits vary widely from one business to another. Some companies offer an excellent package, including health insurance, vision and dental coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings. In some industries, benefits may include onsite meals, wellness activities, concierge services, and other inducements.

Workers who became accustomed to working from home during pandemic closures still want the option to do so and may push back against the “return-to-office” requirements. Similarly, many employees want the option of flexible schedules to enable them to fulfill their personal obligations better and maintain a favorable work-life balance. As a result, companies that accommodate these preferences may find a competitive advantage.

Group Health Insurance and Employee Benefits

Group health insurance is provided to a group of people, like employees of a company. It comes with many advantages. They are cheaper compared to individual plans, because the risk is spread across the entire group and the benefits are the same for all benefactors. They promote employer/employee relationship and productivity is enhanced as wellness and preventive insurance promotes a healthy workforce.

Group health insurance and employee benefits are tax deductible resulting in tax relief for the employer. The savings can be re-invested back in the company. In Vancouver city, companies offering group health insurance will attract skilled individuals.

Who We Are

Taylor Benefits insurance agency is an insurance brokerage offering group health insurance and employee benefits in Vancouver, and across the United States. With over 25 years of experience, we work with all competitive insurance carriers in the market to come up with the best plan for your company and its employees.

We offer complementary COBRA administration through a 3rd party if required by your company. We provide high levels of value and service to our clients. We keep your company updated on compliance issues and new developments in the health insurance sector. We offer group health insurance to both small and big companies.