Small businesses can shop off-exchange through a broker, buy a small-group plan...
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Small businesses can shop off-exchange through a broker, buy a small-group plan directly from a carrier, or consider an HRA for individual coverage. First, check that employees’ doctors and nearby hospitals are in the plan’s network.