01 — Employee benefits
More than an insurance card
01
Recruiting
Health benefits can make a compensation package more competitive when candidates compare employers.
02
Retention
A stable benefit package may increase employeesatisfaction and reduce avoidable turnover.
03
Employee access
Group coverage can give eligible employees and dependents structured access to doctors, prescriptions and preventive care.
04
Shared cost
The employer chooses a contribution strategy,helping employees pay less than they would ifthey carried the entire premium alone.
02 — Business-owner advantages
Potential deductions and tax credits
Eligible small employers may qualify for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit. Themaximum is generally 50% of employer-paid premiums, or 35% for eligible tax-exempt employers,for two consecutive taxable years.Employer-paid health-plan contributions may have tax treatment that depends on businessstructure and plan setup. MMG can explain plan options, while a tax professional should confirmdeductibility and credit eligibility.
The phrase "up to 50%" is not a guaranteed discount. It describes the maximum federal tax credit for employers that meet all applicable requirements.
03 — Better comparison
How MMG builds a cost-effective group plan