Group Insurance

Group Insurance

Streamlining Savings and Employee Coverage

Are you looking to enhance your company's appeal while safeguarding employees' well-being? Group insurance is the key to unlocking employee benefits and fostering a supportive work environment. Group insurance plans refer to a comprehensive package of policies offered by employers, anchored by group health insurance and often complemented by group disability insurance, life insurance, and other employer-sponsored plans. These plans provide financial protection for employees and their families, establishing a robust corporate insurance framework. Eligibility and enrollment processes may vary across organizations, but typically group coverage is extended to full-time employees meeting specific criteria. Partnering with ABear Insurance will guarantee a flawless and trouble-free experience as our committed team works relentlessly to find and implement the ideal ratio of coverage and affordability.

What are My Coverage Options with a Group Insurance?

Discover a world of coverage possibilities tailored to meet your unique needs and those of your employees. At ABear Insurance, we're dedicated to simplifying this process, ensuring that you're informed about your options and feel confident in the choices you make.

Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)

Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) are group health insurance that allows employees to visit any healthcare provider, within or outside the provider's network and doesn't mandate referrals from primary care doctors. Beneficiaries of this sprawling flexibility include employees residing in rural areas with limited local healthcare options, those requiring frequent specialist consultations, and individuals who highly value the liberty to choose their care providers. This plan is also useful for frequent travelers, families with diverse healthcare requirements, employees dealing with unique or ongoing medical conditions, and those prioritizing flexibility over lower out-of-pocket costs.

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) represent a more structured approach to group health insurance, typically requiring patients to receive care from providers within a specified network and often mandating referrals from primary care physicians for specialist services. This structure often translates into more affordable out-of-pocket costs. The HMO model can be especially beneficial for individuals who value cost-effectiveness and simple expectations over the breadth of choice. It includes those who live in areas with abundant in-network providers, individuals on a tight budget, and those who are okay with receiving a referral for specialist care.

Point-of-Service Plan (POS)

A Point-of-Service (POS) plan combines elements of both HMOs and PPOs, aiming to balance cost savings and provider choice for group health insurance enrollees. Patients often select a primary care physician inside the POS network who can make referrals for specialist appointments while also allowing them to visit out-of-network physicians, albeit at a greater out-of-pocket expense. The POS plan is best suited for people who value a primary care physician's advice, prefer to use in-network providers to save money, but need the freedom to access out-of-network services occasionally or for specialty care.

Exclusive Provider Organizations (EPOs)

Exclusive Provider Organizations (EPOs) are group health insurance that generally only covers care from providers within a set network, similar to HMOs. Still, they typically do not require referrals for seeing specialists, similar to PPOs. EPO plans usually do not cover out-of-network care unless it's an emergency. These plans may be ideal for individuals who largely stay within the network for their healthcare needs but wish for the flexibility to access specialists directly without needing a primary care physician's referral. EPO plans can be especially appealing to people living in urban regions with various in-network providers.