Park City Chamber expands health insurance program to aid local small businesses

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PARK CITY, Utah — The Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau announced Tuesday an expansion of its health insurance program that could benefit tens of thousands employees across over 1,000 member businesses.

The program, available to businesses with as few as two full-time W-2 employees, provides medical, dental and vision coverage with potentially lower out-of-pocket costs than typical small group market plans. The medical plan uses the Cigna PPO network, giving members access to major healthcare systems including Intermountain Health, Holy Cross Medical Group, University of Utah, and Mountain Star hospitals.

“As a local broker deeply invested in the success of our community, I am excited about the Chamber Sponsored Employee Benefit Program,” said Celia Nash-Underwood, owner and agent at TeamNash. “This plan offers a solution for businesses navigating the complexities of the insurance marketplace.”

Unlike traditional small business plans that use age-based pricing, this program offers simpler composite rates for single, two-party and family coverage. The program has seen smaller price increases compared to Affordable Care Act market plans. Employers are required to cover 50% of employee-only premiums for medical coverage.

“By expanding our Chamber Sponsored Employee Benefit Program, we’re ensuring that our local small businesses can offer their employees access to comprehensive, affordable health coverage options typically reserved for large companies,” said Jennifer Wesselhoff, President & CEO of the Park City Chamber.

The program, developed in partnership with the Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce, also includes life insurance and critical illness coverage.The program, developed in partnership with the Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce, also includes life insurance and critical illness coverage. Businesses can join the program at any time throughout the year, rather than waiting for traditional open enrollment periods.

Interested businesses can contact TeamNash for more information about coverage options and pricing.