Working with an Agent or Broker in the SHOP Marketplace

are you a small business owner interested in exploring health insurance for your employees but need a little help the small business health options program or shop marketplace is where small employers go to research by and enroll in health insurance it's your one-stop shop for affordable health and dental coverage at healthcare.gov slash small - businesses the shop marketplace knows that understanding the ins and outs of health insurance can be complex that's why

there are registered agents and brokers that can help you research apply for and enroll in coverage you can work with your current agent or broker if they're registered with the shop marketplace or you can go to healthcare.gov to find a shop marketplace registered agent or broker in your area here are a few advantages of working with an agent or broker first agents and brokers are experts on health insurance and the affordable care act and can help you understand health insurance rules and regulations second they understand the

needs of small employers health insurance is an important investment for any firm they'll help you make the right decision for your business that won't break the bank third they provide personalized support when you need it they can help you evaluate your options choose a plan complete your application or renewal apply for the small business health care tax credit and manage your enrollment and any claims issues throughout the year best of all working with an agent or broker won't increase your costs

their service is free here are a few tips for working with an agent or broker do a little research familiarize yourself with basic health care terminology as well as different types of plans and coverage options know what to expect be sure to ask your agent or broker about the products they sell their experience with small businesses and their knowledge of the small business health care tax credit ready to shop visit healthcare.gov - businesses and find an agent or broker

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