Blue Cross Blue Shield employer health plans in District of Columbia
Who Blue Cross Blue Shield insures among District of Columbia employers and what those plans pay in premium and broker compensation.
Blue Cross Blue Shield employer health plans in District of Columbia at a glance
What the data shows
Blue Cross Blue Shield insures 112 employer health plans in District of Columbia (29% of 385 insured large plans), 2nd of 6 carrier groups; Cigna (129) hold more.
Blue Cross Blue Shield has grown 32% in District of Columbia since 2020, from 85 plans.
Most of these plans cover 100–499 people (81 plans); 5 cover 1,000 or more.
Median premium per person covered was $8,416, 1% above the District of Columbia all-carrier median of $8,309. Benefit design and group mix differ, so this is not a price comparison.
83% of these plans reported broker or agent pay on their Blue Cross Blue Shield contracts; where paid, the median was 4.8% of premium (middle half 4.0%–5.8%).
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in District of Columbia, 2020–2024
| Form year | Plans | Persons covered | Share of state | Median premium / person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 85 | 22,963 | 25% | $6,831 |
| 2021 | 92 | 28,975 | 27% | $6,793 |
| 2022 | 87 | 26,930 | 24% | $7,221 |
| 2023 | 95 | 31,184 | 26% | $8,032 |
| 2024 | 112 | 34,366 | 29% | $8,416 |
| 2025 (partial) | 59 | 20,667 | 24% | $7,805 |
Plan size
| Persons covered | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 100 | 20 | 18% |
| 100–499 | 81 | 72% |
| 500–999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1,000–4,999 | 5 | 4% |
| 5,000 or more | 0 | 0% |
Premiums and broker pay
| Measure | Blue Cross Blue Shield | All carriers, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Median premium per person covered | $8,416 | $8,309 |
| Premium per person, middle half | $6,091–$10,697 | $5,778–$11,551 |
| Plans reporting broker or agent pay | 83% | 80% |
| Median broker pay, % of premium | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Broker pay, middle half | 4.0%–5.8% | 3.0%–5.8% |
| Median broker pay per person covered | $376 | $344 |
Industries
Blue Cross Blue Shield's District of Columbia employer clients are concentrated in other services (29 plans) and professional and technical services (21), followed by educational services (20).
| Industry | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other services | 29 | 26% |
| Professional and technical services | 21 | 19% |
| Educational services | 20 | 18% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7% |
| Real estate | 8 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 7% |
Blue Cross Blue Shield employer clients in District of Columbia
102 employers in District of Columbia have a Blue Cross Blue Shield major-medical contract, 5 of them covering 1,000 or more people. For each one Medlyze has the plan year, the broker on each contract and what that broker was paid, and compiles the list for a state, an industry or a single employer on request.
| Employer | Persons covered | Plan year ends | Broker | Broker pay, % of premium |
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| Employer name | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
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Brokers: request the Blue Cross Blue Shield Prospect List for District of Columbia →
Carriers in District of Columbia
| Carrier | Plans | Share | Median premium / person | Median broker % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | 129 | 34% | $10,794 | 4.6% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 112 | 29% | $8,416 | 4.8% |
| Kaiser Permanente | 80 | 21% | $8,286 | 3.5% |
| UnitedHealthcare | 69 | 18% | $6,501 | 4.0% |
| Other insurers (regional and local plans) | 49 | 13% | $8,784 | 4.9% |
| Aetna | 27 | 7% | $7,440 | 4.4% |
Blue Cross Blue Shield in other states
FAQ
How many District of Columbia employers have Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance?
112 employer health plans in District of Columbia reported a Blue Cross Blue Shield major-medical contract in their 2024 filings, covering 34,366 persons. Self-funded plans that Blue Cross Blue Shield only administers are not counted.
What is Blue Cross Blue Shield's share of the District of Columbia insured employer market?
29% of insured large employer health plans, 2nd of 6 carrier groups by plan count.
How much do brokers earn on Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in District of Columbia?
Where broker or agent pay was reported, the median was 4.8% of premium (4.5% across all carriers in District of Columbia).
Can I see the figures for a specific employer?
Yes. Brokers can request an Employer Account Brief on one employer, or a Prospect List for this market. Employers can request a Plan Cost Benchmark for their own plan. Use the request form on this page.
About these numbers
- Plans counted: the 112 District of Columbia employer health plans with a Blue Cross Blue Shield major-medical contract in their 2024 filings. Self-funded plans that Blue Cross Blue Shield only administers are not counted here.
- Premium and broker figures: 100 contracts with 20+ persons covered and a reported premium; broker percentages use the 93 contracts that reported broker or agent pay.
- Full method and limits: how the employer health plan data is built.