The MVP Plan Advantage: A Practical Solution for Low-Income Employees
Employee benefits brokers often face challenges when working with companies that employ low-income workers. Traditional health plans can be expensive and out of reach for these organizations and their employees. Minimum Value Plans (MVPs) offer an effective solution to this problem.
The MVP Advantage
MVP plans provide an affordable alternative to traditional health plans, offering essential coverage at lower costs. They help companies meet ACA requirements while managing expenses.
Key benefits of MVP plans include:
Reduced Premiums: Employers can offer basic coverage to employees at lower rates.
Comprehensive Acute Services: Despite some exclusions, MVP plans provide solid coverage for acute services.
Preventive Care: Employees gain access to necessary healthcare, including preventive services.
Flexible Plan Designs: Smaller businesses with limited budgets can adjust plans to suit their needs.
Guaranteed Issue: Most MVP plans are shelf-rated and guaranteed in every state, eliminating the need for a census to quote them.
A Practical Approach
For blue-collar or low-income companies where employees struggle to afford major medical plans, MVP plans offer a viable option. This is particularly useful when meeting participation requirements of major medical carriers is challenging.
Addressing Participation Issues
Many brokers are adopting these solutions because carriers have strict participation rate requirements. The limitations of DE-9C forms and increasing carrier selectivity make MVP plans an attractive alternative.
Q4 Strategy: Review Your Client Portfolio
With Q4 here, consider these steps:
Compare the total number of employees on the census to those participating in the major medical plan.
Identify employees without coverage and present MVP plan options or Minimal Essential Coverage plans.
These plans, with their acute services coverage, can help employees manage their health and maintain their ability to work, benefiting both employees and employers.
ACA Compliance
MVP plans not only provide affordable healthcare options but also help employers meet ACA regulations. This dual benefit makes them valuable for many businesses.
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MVP plans allow companies with financial constraints to provide essential healthcare coverage to their workforce. Consider these options for your clients to improve their employee benefits offerings.