The cost of employee health insurance is a major factor for all businesses. Providing healthcare insurance can help small businesses attract and retain talent who might otherwise sign on with larger tech employers. It can also help employees feel less stressed about how to care for their family health needs and lower absenteeism rates, which may translate to better on-the-job performance and higher productivity.

There are myriad advantages to Association Health Plans (AHPs):

• AHPs are not subject to certain fees that individual health plans include in premiums.
• AHPs are considered a large group, so they can offer more flexibility on plan structure and potential premium discounts. It allows your employees who have an HSA to use it to pay for AHP medical expenses.
• Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) members have access to multiple health insurance solutions designed specifically for technology and professional service employers headquartered in Washington State. An AHP through WTIA can help small and large businesses eliminate the hassle of having to negotiate healthcare plans and navigate their way through constantly changing government regulations.

Administrative Expertise

WTIA offers many administrative features that help employers focus more on their company needs than day-to-day healthcare needs including, consolidated billing, an online portal for ease of administration, EFT payments, HSA/FSA banking with no setup or monthly administrative fees, compliance filings and COBRA administration for no charge.

Learn more about the healthcare benefits for WTIA members.