Kaiser Permanente employer health plans in Georgia
Who Kaiser Permanente insures among Georgia employers and what those plans pay in premium and broker compensation, and what the Kaiser Permanente network pays hospitals.
Kaiser Permanente employer health plans in Georgia at a glance
What the data shows
Kaiser Permanente insures 140 employer health plans in Georgia (12% of 1,160 insured large plans), 5th of 8 carrier groups; Cigna (425), Blue Cross Blue Shield (254) hold more.
Kaiser Permanente has grown 9% in Georgia since 2020, from 129 plans.
Most of these plans cover 100–499 people (64 plans); 8 cover 1,000 or more.
Median premium per person covered was $7,879, 36% above the Georgia all-carrier median of $5,782. Benefit design and group mix differ, so this is not a price comparison.
71% of these plans reported broker or agent pay on their Kaiser Permanente contracts; where paid, the median was 4.5% of premium (middle half 3.5%–5.0%).
At Georgia hospitals, Kaiser Permanente's commercial rates run higher than other carriers' at the same hospital for 6 of 13 services.
Kaiser Permanente plans in Georgia, 2020–2024
| Form year | Plans | Persons covered | Share of state | Median premium / person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 129 | 32,902 | 11% | $6,115 |
| 2021 | 152 | 46,662 | 12% | $5,981 |
| 2022 | 143 | 44,444 | 12% | $6,532 |
| 2023 | 138 | 45,004 | 11% | $6,450 |
| 2024 | 140 | 62,946 | 12% | $7,879 |
| 2025 (partial) | 106 | 24,216 | 14% | $9,377 |
Plan size
| Persons covered | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 100 | 59 | 42% |
| 100–499 | 64 | 46% |
| 500–999 | 9 | 6% |
| 1,000–4,999 | 5 | 4% |
| 5,000 or more | 3 | 2% |
Premiums and broker pay
| Measure | Kaiser Permanente | All carriers, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Median premium per person covered | $7,879 | $5,782 |
| Premium per person, middle half | $6,328–$10,868 | $2,168–$8,464 |
| Plans reporting broker or agent pay | 71% | 81% |
| Median broker pay, % of premium | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Broker pay, middle half | 3.5%–5.0% | 3.7%–9.2% |
| Median broker pay per person covered | $335 | $303 |
Industries
Kaiser Permanente's Georgia employer clients are concentrated in professional and technical services (22 plans) and manufacturing (18), followed by retail trade (16).
| Industry | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Professional and technical services | 22 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 13% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 11% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 9% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 7% |
Kaiser Permanente employer clients in Georgia
133 employers in Georgia have a Kaiser Permanente major-medical contract, 8 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 Georgia →
What the Kaiser Permanente network pays hospitals in Georgia
Kaiser Permanente commercial rates are on record at 9 Georgia hospitals (the hospitals covered so far, not every hospital). Compared at the same hospitals, Kaiser Permanente's rate is higher than the other carriers' median for 6 of 13 services and lower for 7. For MRI, lower back, the rate runs from $208 to $828 across 7 hospitals.
| Service | Hospitals | Median rate | Range (P10–P90) | vs other carriers, same hospitals | Cash price, median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI, lower back | 7 | $828 | $208–$828 | Higher | – |
Hospital-by-hospital Kaiser Permanente rates for Georgia are in the Plan Cost Benchmark; this page shows them once 15 or more hospitals' files include them.
How the contracts are written: case rates 28%, fee schedules 53%, per diem 0%, percent of billed charges 14%, other 4% of Kaiser Permanente's published commercial rates for these services in Georgia.
Employers: request hospital prices near your people in a Plan Cost Benchmark →
Hospital facility rate only: physician, anesthesia and implant charges are separate. Rates are what hospitals publish, not claims paid, and are not weighted by use.
Carriers in Georgia
| Carrier | Plans | Share | Median premium / person | Median broker % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | 425 | 37% | $3,974 | 7.1% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 254 | 22% | $6,477 | 4.5% |
| UnitedHealthcare | 209 | 18% | $5,782 | 5.4% |
| Other insurers (regional and local plans) | 169 | 15% | $2,801 | 6.6% |
| Kaiser Permanente | 140 | 12% | $7,879 | 4.5% |
| Aetna | 116 | 10% | $5,943 | 1.9% |
| Anthem (Elevance Health) | 25 | 2% | $3,617 | 5.2% |
| Humana | 6 | 1% | $1,848 | 6.8% |
Kaiser Permanente in other states
FAQ
How many Georgia employers have Kaiser Permanente health insurance?
140 employer health plans in Georgia reported a Kaiser Permanente major-medical contract in their 2024 filings, covering 62,946 persons. Self-funded plans that Kaiser Permanente only administers are not counted.
What is Kaiser Permanente's share of the Georgia insured employer market?
12% of insured large employer health plans, 5th of 8 carrier groups by plan count.
How much do brokers earn on Kaiser Permanente plans in Georgia?
Where broker or agent pay was reported, the median was 4.5% of premium (5.3% across all carriers in Georgia).
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 140 Georgia 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: 117 contracts with 20+ persons covered and a reported premium; broker percentages use the 99 contracts that reported broker or agent pay.
- Hospital prices: Kaiser Permanente commercial rates at Georgia hospitals; stay and facility prices only.
- Full method and limits: how the employer health plan data is built.