Kaiser Permanente employer health plans in District of Columbia
Who Kaiser Permanente insures among District of Columbia employers and what those plans pay in premium and broker compensation.
Kaiser Permanente employer health plans in District of Columbia at a glance
What the data shows
Kaiser Permanente insures 80 employer health plans in District of Columbia (21% of 385 insured large plans), 3rd of 6 carrier groups; Cigna (129), Blue Cross Blue Shield (112) hold more.
Kaiser Permanente has shrunk 5% in District of Columbia since 2020, from 84 plans, as insured plans moved carrier or to self-funding.
Most of these plans cover Under 100 people (36 plans); 7 cover 1,000 or more.
Median premium per person covered was $8,286, 0% below the District of Columbia all-carrier median of $8,309. Benefit design and group mix differ, so this is not a price comparison.
62% of these plans reported broker or agent pay on their Kaiser Permanente contracts; where paid, the median was 3.5% of premium (middle half 2.4%–4.9%).
Kaiser Permanente plans in District of Columbia, 2020–2024
| Form year | Plans | Persons covered | Share of state | Median premium / person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84 | 24,562 | 25% | $6,312 |
| 2021 | 74 | 22,408 | 22% | $6,838 |
| 2022 | 75 | 23,392 | 21% | $7,099 |
| 2023 | 78 | 22,449 | 21% | $7,630 |
| 2024 | 80 | 26,715 | 21% | $8,286 |
| 2025 (partial) | 55 | 18,638 | 22% | $7,912 |
Plan size
| Persons covered | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 100 | 36 | 45% |
| 100–499 | 33 | 41% |
| 500–999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1,000–4,999 | 7 | 9% |
| 5,000 or more | 0 | 0% |
Premiums and broker pay
| Measure | Kaiser Permanente | All carriers, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Median premium per person covered | $8,286 | $8,309 |
| Premium per person, middle half | $6,430–$10,117 | $5,778–$11,551 |
| Plans reporting broker or agent pay | 62% | 80% |
| Median broker pay, % of premium | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Broker pay, middle half | 2.4%–4.9% | 3.0%–5.8% |
| Median broker pay per person covered | $299 | $344 |
Industries
Kaiser Permanente's District of Columbia employer clients are concentrated in other services (24 plans) and professional and technical services (15), followed by health care and social assistance (10).
| Industry | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other services | 24 | 30% |
| Professional and technical services | 15 | 19% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 12% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5% |
Kaiser Permanente employer clients in District of Columbia
71 employers in District of Columbia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employer name | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
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Brokers: request the Kaiser Permanente 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% |
Kaiser Permanente in other states
FAQ
How many District of Columbia employers have Kaiser Permanente health insurance?
80 employer health plans in District of Columbia reported a Kaiser Permanente major-medical contract in their 2024 filings, covering 26,715 persons. Self-funded plans that Kaiser Permanente only administers are not counted.
What is Kaiser Permanente's share of the District of Columbia insured employer market?
21% of insured large employer health plans, 3rd of 6 carrier groups by plan count.
How much do brokers earn on Kaiser Permanente plans in District of Columbia?
Where broker or agent pay was reported, the median was 3.5% 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 80 District of Columbia 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: 70 contracts with 20+ persons covered and a reported premium; broker percentages use the 50 contracts that reported broker or agent pay.
- Full method and limits: how the employer health plan data is built.