Kaiser Permanente employer health plans in Illinois
Who Kaiser Permanente insures among Illinois employers and what those plans pay in premium and broker compensation.
Kaiser Permanente employer health plans in Illinois at a glance
What the data shows
Kaiser Permanente insures 177 employer health plans in Illinois (8% of 2,165 insured large plans), 4th of 8 carrier groups; Blue Cross Blue Shield (1,496), UnitedHealthcare (297) hold more.
Kaiser Permanente has grown 14% in Illinois since 2020, from 155 plans.
Most of these plans cover Under 100 people (102 plans); 21 cover 1,000 or more.
Median premium per person covered was $9,988, 37% above the Illinois all-carrier median of $7,289. Benefit design and group mix differ, so this is not a price comparison.
61% of these plans reported broker or agent pay on their Kaiser Permanente contracts; where paid, the median was 3.4% of premium (middle half 2.0%–4.9%).
Kaiser Permanente plans in Illinois, 2020–2024
| Form year | Plans | Persons covered | Share of state | Median premium / person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 155 | 69,459 | 7% | $7,456 |
| 2021 | 152 | 56,243 | 7% | $7,626 |
| 2022 | 163 | 61,331 | 7% | $8,236 |
| 2023 | 164 | 62,099 | 7% | $8,658 |
| 2024 | 177 | 81,594 | 8% | $9,988 |
| 2025 (partial) | 161 | 54,196 | 10% | $9,652 |
Plan size
| Persons covered | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 100 | 102 | 58% |
| 100–499 | 43 | 24% |
| 500–999 | 11 | 6% |
| 1,000–4,999 | 19 | 11% |
| 5,000 or more | 2 | 1% |
Premiums and broker pay
| Measure | Kaiser Permanente | All carriers, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Median premium per person covered | $9,988 | $7,289 |
| Premium per person, middle half | $7,832–$13,382 | $5,625–$8,880 |
| Plans reporting broker or agent pay | 61% | 86% |
| Median broker pay, % of premium | 3.4% | 4.0% |
| Broker pay, middle half | 2.0%–4.9% | 3.0%–4.6% |
| Median broker pay per person covered | $325 | $281 |
Industries
Kaiser Permanente's Illinois employer clients are concentrated in manufacturing (43 plans) and professional and technical services (40), followed by wholesale trade (19).
| Industry | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 43 | 24% |
| Professional and technical services | 40 | 23% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 11% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 6% |
Kaiser Permanente employer clients in Illinois
154 employers in Illinois have a Kaiser Permanente major-medical contract, 21 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.
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Brokers: request the Kaiser Permanente Prospect List for Illinois →
Carriers in Illinois
| Carrier | Plans | Share | Median premium / person | Median broker % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1,496 | 69% | $7,619 | 4.0% |
| UnitedHealthcare | 297 | 14% | $5,702 | 5.0% |
| Other insurers (regional and local plans) | 188 | 9% | $5,676 | 3.5% |
| Kaiser Permanente | 177 | 8% | $9,988 | 3.4% |
| Cigna | 173 | 8% | $1,578 | 5.4% |
| Aetna | 88 | 4% | $5,427 | 3.5% |
| Humana | 25 | 1% | $1,367 | 6.9% |
| Anthem (Elevance Health) | 13 | 1% | $7,729 | 3.6% |
Kaiser Permanente in other states
FAQ
How many Illinois employers have Kaiser Permanente health insurance?
177 employer health plans in Illinois reported a Kaiser Permanente major-medical contract in their 2024 filings, covering 81,594 persons. Self-funded plans that Kaiser Permanente only administers are not counted.
What is Kaiser Permanente's share of the Illinois insured employer market?
8% of insured large employer health plans, 4th of 8 carrier groups by plan count.
How much do brokers earn on Kaiser Permanente plans in Illinois?
Where broker or agent pay was reported, the median was 3.4% of premium (4.0% across all carriers in Illinois).
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 177 Illinois 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: 143 contracts with 20+ persons covered and a reported premium; broker percentages use the 108 contracts that reported broker or agent pay.
- Full method and limits: how the employer health plan data is built.