Employers that are growing up, and are in the awkward teenage years, are about to get a big surprise, and not the good kind.
When a company first opens, they are excited when they first implement their benefit plans for their handful of employees. They offer one or two medical plans, perhaps some dental and vision, and a small life insurance policy. The company knows that the small group rates will be high, but not much can be done, so they live with it. The rates are based on the employee’s age and where the company is located. They rely on their broker to show them the different options and help them offer plans with the best value to their employees.
