Kaiser Permanente employer health plans in Maryland
Who Kaiser Permanente insures among Maryland employers and what those plans pay in premium and broker compensation.
Kaiser Permanente employer health plans in Maryland at a glance
What the data shows
Kaiser Permanente insures 120 employer health plans in Maryland (15% of 798 insured large plans), 4th of 8 carrier groups; Blue Cross Blue Shield (250), Cigna (219) hold more.
Kaiser Permanente has shrunk 12% in Maryland since 2020, from 136 plans, as insured plans moved carrier or to self-funding.
Most of these plans cover 100–499 people (53 plans); 9 cover 1,000 or more.
Median premium per person covered was $8,023, 15% above the Maryland all-carrier median of $6,987. Benefit design and group mix differ, so this is not a price comparison.
75% of these plans reported broker or agent pay on their Kaiser Permanente contracts; where paid, the median was 5.0% of premium (middle half 2.5%–6.6%).
Kaiser Permanente plans in Maryland, 2020–2024
| Form year | Plans | Persons covered | Share of state | Median premium / person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 136 | 43,723 | 17% | $6,384 |
| 2021 | 137 | 40,521 | 18% | $6,680 |
| 2022 | 130 | 41,317 | 16% | $7,069 |
| 2023 | 126 | 39,444 | 16% | $7,365 |
| 2024 | 120 | 40,835 | 15% | $8,023 |
| 2025 (partial) | 75 | 29,046 | 17% | $8,843 |
Plan size
| Persons covered | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 100 | 50 | 42% |
| 100–499 | 53 | 44% |
| 500–999 | 8 | 7% |
| 1,000–4,999 | 8 | 7% |
| 5,000 or more | 1 | 1% |
Premiums and broker pay
| Measure | Kaiser Permanente | All carriers, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Median premium per person covered | $8,023 | $6,987 |
| Premium per person, middle half | $5,875–$10,585 | $4,341–$10,001 |
| Plans reporting broker or agent pay | 75% | 83% |
| Median broker pay, % of premium | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Broker pay, middle half | 2.5%–6.6% | 3.6%–6.8% |
| Median broker pay per person covered | $366 | $331 |
Industries
Kaiser Permanente's Maryland employer clients are concentrated in health care and social assistance (26 plans) and professional and technical services (22), followed by retail trade (17).
| Industry | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 22% |
| Professional and technical services | 22 | 18% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 14% |
| Educational services | 9 | 8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 7% |
Kaiser Permanente employer clients in Maryland
106 employers in Maryland have a Kaiser Permanente major-medical contract, 9 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 Maryland →
Carriers in Maryland
| Carrier | Plans | Share | Median premium / person | Median broker % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 250 | 31% | $7,806 | 5.2% |
| Cigna | 219 | 27% | $6,991 | 5.1% |
| UnitedHealthcare | 171 | 21% | $6,169 | 4.5% |
| Kaiser Permanente | 120 | 15% | $8,023 | 5.0% |
| Other insurers (regional and local plans) | 115 | 14% | $2,622 | 6.4% |
| Aetna | 50 | 6% | $6,987 | 4.2% |
| Anthem (Elevance Health) | 8 | 1% | $7,135 | 2.3% |
| Humana | 7 | 1% | $465 | 7.3% |
Kaiser Permanente in other states
FAQ
How many Maryland employers have Kaiser Permanente health insurance?
120 employer health plans in Maryland reported a Kaiser Permanente major-medical contract in their 2024 filings, covering 40,835 persons. Self-funded plans that Kaiser Permanente only administers are not counted.
What is Kaiser Permanente's share of the Maryland insured employer market?
15% of insured large employer health plans, 4th of 8 carrier groups by plan count.
How much do brokers earn on Kaiser Permanente plans in Maryland?
Where broker or agent pay was reported, the median was 5.0% of premium (5.0% across all carriers in Maryland).
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 120 Maryland 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: 100 contracts with 20+ persons covered and a reported premium; broker percentages use the 90 contracts that reported broker or agent pay.
- Full method and limits: how the employer health plan data is built.