Helpful Tools
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| Plan Type/Price Range Generator Use this to help determine the type of plan that best fits your needs. |
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| Cost Estimator Enter planned contribution levels and estimated enrollment to calculate how much different health plans will potentially cost. |
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| Small Business Health Insurance Premium Tax Credit Calculator Find out if you qualify for the tax credit. |
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Downloads |
| Employee Census Data Most insurers require new customers to complete a form like this before they quote premiums. |
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| Action Plan Checklist Use this to keep track of the essential tasks associated with shopping for and purchasing coverage. |
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| Affidavit of Domestic Partnership View an example of the information some insurers require if you offer coverage to unmarried domestic partners of employees. Affidavits and requirements vary from one insurer to the next. |
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Charts |
| Average California Hospital Charges See sample hospitalization costs for common illnesses. |
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| How Are Deductibles Applied This is an illustration of how an employee may see deductibles applied chronologically throughout the year. |
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| Plan Type Comparison This chart shows how different health plan types compare on coverage and cost. |
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| Summary of Coverage Rules vs. Options This table outlines which rules must be followed and which areas give employers leeway. Keep in mind this is just a summary; these issues are covered in depth in the Reference Guide. |
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| Insured vs. Uninsured Costs Comparison See how health coverage saves money two different ways. |
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| In-Network vs. Out-of-Network Costs Comparison Learn how a PPO member’s hospital choice affects their out-of-pocket costs. |
