Employee benefit plans are offered by the employer for the benefit of the employee and are an important part of the employer’s overall compensation package.

Insurance companies and agents provide suites of product specially designed for employers with 1-50 employees that incorporate the same strategies and technologies pioneered by large companies. Small employers offering access to job-based coverage can positively affect millions of employees and their economics by providing access to good value and good benefits at affordable prices. They can also offer employees the ability to use providers of their choice. Small businesses not offering coverage should learn how they can, why they should and how doing so can affect their businesses.