{"id":4124,"date":"2016-10-20T11:06:22","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T15:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peakinsuranceadvisors.com\/?p=4124"},"modified":"2019-06-10T12:04:38","modified_gmt":"2019-06-10T16:04:38","slug":"small-group-health-insurance-options-2017-long-island-ny-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peakinsuranceadvisors.com\/small-group-health-insurance-options-2017-long-island-ny-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Group Health Insurance Options 2017 Long Island NY and New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"
Often the most important part of a group\u2019s decision to go with one insurance carrier over another is making sure the member\u2019s doctors and hospitals are in the insurance company\u2019s network. It is equally important to help control the costs of the benefits provided and to make sure the group meets the enrollment participation of each of the carriers. This easy to read summary helps you figure out if your doctors are participation in the listed plans, the size of the network, the participation requirements for the plan, and basic pricing structure compared to the competition.
\nPlease review the information below and call us to discuss your individual situation. We would be glad to help you choose a new health plan for your business, or help service an existing plan for you.<\/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.html <\/a><\/p>\n When selecting plan, choose Freedom(largest), Liberty(medium), or Metro(smallest) 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 NSLIJ Care Connect (aka Care Connect<\/u><\/strong>)<\/u>– Lowest priced group health option available.\u00a0 Extremely robust Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn 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 NSLIJ 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, or NSLIJ Care Connect search links under the respective carrier links above.<\/p>\n Emblem<\/u><\/strong> \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