NEWSROOM

Aetna

Guidelines

Groups who have more than one business with different TINs may be eligible to enroll as one group if the following are met:

(a) One owner has controlling interest of all businesses to be included
(b) Companies that are affiliated and that are eligible to file a combined income tax return for purposes of state taxation shall be considered one employer
(c) All groups filed under one combined tax return are considered one group
(d) There are 100 or fewer employees in the combined groups
(e) Business with equal controlling interest may be considered if the owners of the company designate an individual to act on behalf of all the groups
(f) A completed Common Ownership form must be submitted
(g) Underwriting reserves the right to final underwriting review and may consider common ownership on a case-by-case underwriting exception

Anthem BlueCross

Guidelines

Companies that are affiliated and eligible to file a combined tax return for purposes of state taxation shall be considered one employer. A letter from the employer’s CPA which states the groups are eligible to file consolidated tax returns is required

Blue Shield of California

Guidelines

(a) Copies of all associated Articles of Incorporation, Partnership Agreements
(b) Letter from the employer’s CPA stating that all business entities are eligible to file a combined state tax return

CaliforniaChoice

Guidelines

(a) Each company must share a minimum of 50% common ownership
(b) Companies must have a related industry (The groups would be able to file payroll taxes jointly)
(c) The total number eligible for all combined groups may not exceed 100
(d) Completed Common Ownership Statement
(e) Proof of related industries may be required by the Underwriter

Health Net

Guidelines

Small employers qualify to enroll as a single employer are required to submit a letter from a CPA certifying how they are eligible. The CPA must not be an owner or employee of the groups seeking coverage. The letter must be on CPA letterhead and it must explicitly state how the groups are eligible to enroll under a single policy

Kaiser Permanente

Guidelines

Business entities that are affiliated and eligible to file a combined tax return for purposes of state taxation will be considered 1 employer and must apply as 1 employer and provide statement from CPA/tax attorney

UnitedHealthcare

Guidelines

(a) Copies of the filed/stamped Statement of Information reflecting all officer/owners, or signed/dated Partnership Agreements listing all partners’ names
(b) A letter from the employer’s CPA stating that all business entities are eligible to file a combined tax return