Kaiser Permanente employer health plans in North Carolina
Who Kaiser Permanente insures among North Carolina employers and what those plans pay in premium and broker compensation.
Kaiser Permanente employer health plans in North Carolina at a glance
What the data shows
Kaiser Permanente insures 64 employer health plans in North Carolina (7% of 939 insured large plans), 6th of 8 carrier groups; Blue Cross Blue Shield (478), Cigna (186) hold more.
Kaiser Permanente has grown 19% in North Carolina since 2020, from 54 plans.
Most of these plans cover Under 100 people (29 plans); 8 cover 1,000 or more.
Median premium per person covered was $8,943, 49% above the North Carolina all-carrier median of $6,006. Benefit design and group mix differ, so this is not a price comparison.
59% of these plans reported broker or agent pay on their Kaiser Permanente contracts; where paid, the median was 2.9% of premium (middle half 1.9%–4.9%).
Kaiser Permanente plans in North Carolina, 2020–2024
| Form year | Plans | Persons covered | Share of state | Median premium / person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 54 | 19,724 | 6% | $6,973 |
| 2021 | 55 | 18,723 | 6% | $7,315 |
| 2022 | 56 | 22,787 | 5% | $7,203 |
| 2023 | 59 | 22,022 | 6% | $9,005 |
| 2024 | 64 | 39,694 | 7% | $8,943 |
| 2025 (partial) | 69 | 29,856 | 13% | $9,397 |
Plan size
| Persons covered | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 100 | 29 | 45% |
| 100–499 | 19 | 30% |
| 500–999 | 8 | 12% |
| 1,000–4,999 | 8 | 12% |
| 5,000 or more | 0 | 0% |
Premiums and broker pay
| Measure | Kaiser Permanente | All carriers, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Median premium per person covered | $8,943 | $6,006 |
| Premium per person, middle half | $7,332–$12,402 | $3,259–$8,027 |
| Plans reporting broker or agent pay | 59% | 79% |
| Median broker pay, % of premium | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| Broker pay, middle half | 1.9%–4.9% | 2.6%–6.3% |
| Median broker pay per person covered | $255 | $216 |
Industries
Kaiser Permanente's North Carolina employer clients are concentrated in manufacturing (16 plans) and professional and technical services (13), followed by retail trade (9).
| Industry | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16 | 25% |
| Professional and technical services | 13 | 20% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 14% |
| Information | 5 | 8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6% |
Kaiser Permanente employer clients in North Carolina
59 employers in North Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brokers: request the Kaiser Permanente Prospect List for North Carolina →
Carriers in North Carolina
| Carrier | Plans | Share | Median premium / person | Median broker % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 478 | 51% | $6,672 | 3.2% |
| Cigna | 186 | 20% | $2,375 | 8.1% |
| UnitedHealthcare | 153 | 16% | $6,004 | 4.8% |
| Other insurers (regional and local plans) | 89 | 9% | $1,360 | 9.6% |
| Aetna | 66 | 7% | $5,745 | 1.5% |
| Kaiser Permanente | 64 | 7% | $8,943 | 2.9% |
| Anthem (Elevance Health) | 8 | 1% | $6,519 | 5.0% |
| Humana | 3 | 0% | $3,482 | 2.7% |
Kaiser Permanente in other states
FAQ
How many North Carolina employers have Kaiser Permanente health insurance?
64 employer health plans in North Carolina reported a Kaiser Permanente major-medical contract in their 2024 filings, covering 39,694 persons. Self-funded plans that Kaiser Permanente only administers are not counted.
What is Kaiser Permanente's share of the North Carolina insured employer market?
7% of insured large employer health plans, 6th of 8 carrier groups by plan count.
How much do brokers earn on Kaiser Permanente plans in North Carolina?
Where broker or agent pay was reported, the median was 2.9% of premium (4.0% across all carriers in North Carolina).
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 64 North Carolina 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: 56 contracts with 20+ persons covered and a reported premium; broker percentages use the 38 contracts that reported broker or agent pay.
- Full method and limits: how the employer health plan data is built.