{"id":3927,"date":"2016-09-08T11:46:48","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T15:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peakinsuranceadvisors.com\/?p=3927"},"modified":"2019-06-10T12:05:08","modified_gmt":"2019-06-10T16:05:08","slug":"2017-nyc-long-island-small-group-health-insurance-carriers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peakinsuranceadvisors.com\/2017-nyc-long-island-small-group-health-insurance-carriers\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 NYC and Long Island Small Group Health Insurance carriers"},"content":{"rendered":"
2017 NYC and Long Island Small Group Health Insurance carriers<\/strong><\/p>\n We often get asked about what insurance carriers are writing health insurance in the small group market in the downstate NYC and Long Island area. To address this question, we have come up with the full list of carriers offering small group health insurance below and included some information on the networks, the underwriting participation requirements, whether the carrier requires\u00a0 a referral to see a network specialist, and most importantly the link to the carrier\u2019s provider search.<\/p>\n Please use this information to search for your providers to see if they might be a part of one of the available small group plans. This tool is very helpful in narrowing down your choice of carriers. Please call us for any other questions and we would be happy to assist you in finding a plan for your company.<\/p>\n United Healthcare\/Oxford<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 (Freedom, METRO, and Liberty Networks) \u2013 Largest network option available of all carriers. Prices on the mid to high side. Options for plans with and without referrals. All plans require 60% enrolled after valid other coverage waivers. No other carrier can be written alongside Oxford.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.oxhp.com\/secure\/providerSearch\/content_doctor.htm<\/a>l \u00a0When selecting plan, choose Liberty, Metro or Freedom network depending on plan you are choosing.<\/p>\n Aetna<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 Very large network carrier. Similar to Oxford plan rates. No referrals required. Require 60% enrolled after valid other coverage waivers. No other carrier can be written alongside Aetna.<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.aetna.com\/docfind\/home.do?site_id=docfind&langpref=en&this_page=enter_welcome.jsp<\/a><\/p>\n When you are choosing a plan to find the doctor : 1) Aetna Open Access Plans\u2026 then 2) Elect Choice EPO (Open Access).<\/p>\n Care Connect \u2013 aka NSLIJ Care Connect <\/u><\/strong>– Lowest priced group health option available.\u00a0 Extremely robust Nassau, Queens, and Western Suffolk County network with new inroads in eastern Suffolk and Westchester counties. NO referrals to see network specialists. NO participation requirements.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.providerlookuponline.com\/northshore\/po7\/Search.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n HealthPass<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 private exchange comprised of multiple plan options at all Metal Tiers for carriers Oxford and Care Connect<\/strong> under one roof. Requires 75% loose participation that includes any other coverage waivers. Great for groups with diverse employee needs as only way to offer these carriers under one program and one bill. Also has optional Dental, Vision, and Life\/LTD options and Free Cobra administration. For provider search use the Oxford Freedom, Liberty, or METRO networks, \u00a0or Care Connect search links under the respective carrier links above.<\/p>\n Emblem: Individual or Small Group<\/u> \u2013 Select Care network. <\/strong>Mid sized NYC centric network but does include Stony Brook hospital. Plans require a referral to see network specialist. Mid to high prices.<\/p>\n www.emblemhealth.com Empire BCBS<\/u><\/strong> \u20133 Networks to choose from<\/strong> \u2013 Mid to high range pricing depending on plan. Has excellent PPO\/EPO no referral NY and National network as well as lower priced but much smaller and requires referrals Pathway Network . Plans start in 2017 and after.<\/p>\n
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\nUses \u00a0SELECT CARE network. Choose \u2018find a doctor\u2019, then put zip in visitor search, then \u2018plan offered thru my employer\u2019, then \u20181-100 FT employees\u2019. You can then search the SELECT CARE providers.<\/span><\/p>\n