Small Business Group Health InsuranceDid you know that small business group health insurance is available to businesses with as little as two employees? Many business managers and entrepreneurs in Canada do not realize this fact. When I meet small business owners they are surprised that group health insurance for small business is available and affordable. And they are surprised by the financial, tax and employee retention benefits. Keep reading to find out for yourself.
Financial Benefits of Health InsuranceHaving a Group Health Insurance plan in place has a lot of positives for you as business owner and for your employees. The obvious benefit is the insurance protection covering Group Term Life Insurance, disability, drug, Group Dental Insurance and group medical insurance. These insurance coverage’s protect you and each of your employees from serious financial harm from death, disability, as well as drug and dental costs. Employees truly appreciate having this protection. And if a medical disaster strikes you can rest easy knowing you did your best for your employee and their family Small Business Group Insurance Makes You An Employer of ChoiceResearch has shown that job seekers put an emphasis on finding a job that includes group health insurance coverage. Other research has shown that many employees would forego a pay increase to get benefits. A key benefit of implementing a health insurance plan in your business is becoming an employer of choice due to having the group health insurance policy. In short – you can attract and keep the best talent Tax Advantages of Small Business Group Health InsuranceMaking this even more affordable is that your small business group health insurance is a tax deductible expense for your business. Your accountant will confirm that this reduces the actual cost of the benefits. It gets better, your employees can receive the benefits tax free! You just need a good broker to help you implement it properly. A Good Group Insurance Broker Will Explain All OptionsTraditional group insurance is not the only option. Another Small Business Health Insurance Alternative are health spending accounts which act like a bank account. This is great for the predictable costs like dental, extended health and vision care. And groups of five or more can consider Administrative Services Only as a great alternative as well. It is a good idea to work with an independent insurance broker. If you are from Ontario and are looking for more information, please go to the Group Insurance page to request information and quotes. I serve group insurance clients in Southern Ontario, primarily from the area between the Niagara Region, the Greater Toronto area, and the Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge area
Note: Keep in mind that insurance licensing, legislation, and policies often vary by province and most certainly by country. The Canada Insurance Source website is a free information source provided by an insurance broker from the Niagara Region in Ontario. So use this site to gain a general understanding of insurance with your own area and situation in mind. Even residents of Ontario should keep in mind that this insurance information is general in nature and the policy wordings always take precedence. Make sure you review the "please read" page.
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