Kaiser Permanente employer health plans in Virginia
Who Kaiser Permanente insures among Virginia employers and what those plans pay in premium and broker compensation.
Kaiser Permanente employer health plans in Virginia at a glance
What the data shows
Kaiser Permanente insures 157 employer health plans in Virginia (13% of 1,209 insured large plans), 6th of 8 carrier groups; Cigna (380), Anthem (Elevance Health) (282) hold more.
Kaiser Permanente has grown 12% in Virginia since 2020, from 140 plans.
Most of these plans cover Under 100 people (77 plans); 10 cover 1,000 or more.
Median premium per person covered was $7,961, 15% above the Virginia all-carrier median of $6,940. Benefit design and group mix differ, so this is not a price comparison.
74% of these plans reported broker or agent pay on their Kaiser Permanente contracts; where paid, the median was 3.6% of premium (middle half 2.0%–4.8%).
Kaiser Permanente plans in Virginia, 2020–2024
| Form year | Plans | Persons covered | Share of state | Median premium / person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 140 | 53,570 | 11% | $6,250 |
| 2021 | 143 | 55,965 | 12% | $6,593 |
| 2022 | 146 | 55,443 | 12% | $6,613 |
| 2023 | 160 | 63,061 | 13% | $7,503 |
| 2024 | 157 | 57,695 | 13% | $7,961 |
| 2025 (partial) | 112 | 45,430 | 15% | $9,355 |
Plan size
| Persons covered | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 100 | 77 | 49% |
| 100–499 | 59 | 38% |
| 500–999 | 10 | 6% |
| 1,000–4,999 | 8 | 5% |
| 5,000 or more | 2 | 1% |
Premiums and broker pay
| Measure | Kaiser Permanente | All carriers, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Median premium per person covered | $7,961 | $6,940 |
| Premium per person, middle half | $6,093–$10,219 | $4,522–$10,219 |
| Plans reporting broker or agent pay | 74% | 79% |
| Median broker pay, % of premium | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Broker pay, middle half | 2.0%–4.8% | 2.5%–5.7% |
| Median broker pay per person covered | $278 | $255 |
Industries
Kaiser Permanente's Virginia employer clients are concentrated in professional and technical services (56 plans) and retail trade (16), followed by manufacturing (14).
| Industry | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Professional and technical services | 56 | 36% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 9% |
| Information | 10 | 6% |
| Construction | 10 | 6% |
| Other services | 9 | 6% |
Kaiser Permanente employer clients in Virginia
143 employers in Virginia have a Kaiser Permanente major-medical contract, 10 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 Virginia →
Carriers in Virginia
| Carrier | Plans | Share | Median premium / person | Median broker % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | 380 | 31% | $7,544 | 5.0% |
| Anthem (Elevance Health) | 282 | 23% | $6,999 | 2.8% |
| UnitedHealthcare | 212 | 18% | $5,957 | 4.2% |
| Other insurers (regional and local plans) | 191 | 16% | $7,246 | 3.1% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 177 | 15% | $7,133 | 4.9% |
| Kaiser Permanente | 157 | 13% | $7,961 | 3.6% |
| Aetna | 103 | 9% | $5,386 | 3.2% |
| Humana | 4 | 0% | $1,538 | 3.1% |
Kaiser Permanente in other states
FAQ
How many Virginia employers have Kaiser Permanente health insurance?
157 employer health plans in Virginia reported a Kaiser Permanente major-medical contract in their 2024 filings, covering 57,695 persons. Self-funded plans that Kaiser Permanente only administers are not counted.
What is Kaiser Permanente's share of the Virginia insured employer market?
13% of insured large employer health plans, 6th of 8 carrier groups by plan count.
How much do brokers earn on Kaiser Permanente plans in Virginia?
Where broker or agent pay was reported, the median was 3.6% of premium (3.9% across all carriers in Virginia).
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 157 Virginia 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: 120 contracts with 20+ persons covered and a reported premium; broker percentages use the 115 contracts that reported broker or agent pay.
- Full method and limits: how the employer health plan data is built.