Group Health Insurance: An Employer’s Guide
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Group health insurance places employees’ medical cover under a single policy. For the employer it is both a benefit and a continuity tool.
Advantages
More flexible underwriting than individual policies, simplified medical declarations and group pricing. Above a certain headcount, waiting periods can be waived.
Design options
- Inpatient only — basic protection at lower cost
- Inpatient plus outpatient — comprehensive
- Tiered plans with different levels for managers and staff
- Optional family members, with employee contribution
When an employee leaves
Group cover ends with employment. Whether acquired rights — waiting periods, renewal guarantee — carry over to an individual policy varies by insurer, and should be asked at the contract stage.
Tax treatment
Premiums paid for employees can, within statutory limits, be treated as an expense and provide a tax advantage. Ask your accountant for the current thresholds.
Making it work
After purchase, explaining the hospital network and how to use the policy is what actually drives satisfaction. Unused cover is spent premium.
Frequently asked questions
From how many employees is group cover available?
It varies by insurer; small-team structures exist. Flexibility increases with headcount.
Does cover continue after an employee leaves?
No, it ends with employment. Transfer conditions to an individual policy should be clarified in advance.
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