Kaiser Permanente employer health plans in Connecticut
Who Kaiser Permanente insures among Connecticut employers and what those plans pay in premium and broker compensation.
Kaiser Permanente employer health plans in Connecticut at a glance
What the data shows
Kaiser Permanente insures 53 employer health plans in Connecticut (10% of 521 insured large plans), 6th of 8 carrier groups; Cigna (184), UnitedHealthcare (148) hold more.
Kaiser Permanente has grown 36% in Connecticut since 2020, from 39 plans.
Most of these plans cover 100–499 people (20 plans); 7 cover 1,000 or more.
Median premium per person covered was $9,932, 29% above the Connecticut all-carrier median of $7,714. Benefit design and group mix differ, so this is not a price comparison.
49% of these plans reported broker or agent pay on their Kaiser Permanente contracts; where paid, the median was 2.9% of premium (middle half 1.6%–4.4%).
Kaiser Permanente plans in Connecticut, 2020–2024
| Form year | Plans | Persons covered | Share of state | Median premium / person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 39 | 15,957 | 7% | $7,029 |
| 2021 | 38 | 15,369 | 7% | $7,332 |
| 2022 | 47 | 31,740 | 8% | $7,871 |
| 2023 | 50 | 31,814 | 9% | $8,660 |
| 2024 | 53 | 32,097 | 10% | $9,932 |
| 2025 (partial) | 45 | 30,214 | 12% | $9,682 |
Plan size
| Persons covered | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 100 | 17 | 32% |
| 100–499 | 20 | 38% |
| 500–999 | 9 | 17% |
| 1,000–4,999 | 7 | 13% |
| 5,000 or more | 0 | 0% |
Premiums and broker pay
| Measure | Kaiser Permanente | All carriers, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Median premium per person covered | $9,932 | $7,714 |
| Premium per person, middle half | $7,774–$13,680 | $4,078–$10,517 |
| Plans reporting broker or agent pay | 49% | 76% |
| Median broker pay, % of premium | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| Broker pay, middle half | 1.6%–4.4% | 2.6%–5.9% |
| Median broker pay per person covered | $283 | $288 |
Industries
Kaiser Permanente's Connecticut employer clients are concentrated in manufacturing (25 plans) and professional and technical services (5), followed by information (5).
| Industry | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25 | 47% |
| Professional and technical services | 5 | 9% |
| Information | 5 | 9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6% |
| Other services | 2 | 4% |
Kaiser Permanente employer clients in Connecticut
48 employers in Connecticut have a Kaiser Permanente major-medical contract, 7 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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Brokers: request the Kaiser Permanente Prospect List for Connecticut →
Carriers in Connecticut
| Carrier | Plans | Share | Median premium / person | Median broker % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | 184 | 35% | $7,700 | 5.2% |
| UnitedHealthcare | 148 | 28% | $7,207 | 4.2% |
| Aetna | 88 | 17% | $7,947 | 1.7% |
| Other insurers (regional and local plans) | 65 | 12% | $6,772 | 3.7% |
| Anthem (Elevance Health) | 58 | 11% | $7,103 | 3.0% |
| Kaiser Permanente | 53 | 10% | $9,932 | 2.9% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 42 | 8% | $7,152 | 4.2% |
| Humana | 3 | 1% | $3,491 | 2.8% |
Kaiser Permanente in other states
FAQ
How many Connecticut employers have Kaiser Permanente health insurance?
53 employer health plans in Connecticut reported a Kaiser Permanente major-medical contract in their 2024 filings, covering 32,097 persons. Self-funded plans that Kaiser Permanente only administers are not counted.
What is Kaiser Permanente's share of the Connecticut insured employer market?
10% of insured large employer health plans, 6th of 8 carrier groups by plan count.
How much do brokers earn on Kaiser Permanente plans in Connecticut?
Where broker or agent pay was reported, the median was 2.9% of premium (4.1% across all carriers in Connecticut).
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 53 Connecticut employer health plans with a Kaiser Permanente major-medical contract in their 2024 filings. Self-funded plans that Kaiser Permanente only administers are not counted here.
- Premium and broker figures: 47 contracts with 20+ persons covered and a reported premium; broker percentages use the 26 contracts that reported broker or agent pay.
- Full method and limits: how the employer health plan data is built.