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ICHRA — Individual Coverage HRA for Small Businesses

Reimburse employees for individual health premiums — tax-free, no group plan needed.

Overview

Individual Coverage HRAs let employers reimburse employees TAX-FREE for individual ACA marketplace premiums + medical expenses. No group plan hassle, no minimum participation. Perfect for 2–50 employee shops. Employer sets the monthly cap (e.g. $500/mo/employee), employees pick their own plan. Full deduction to employer, full exclusion from employee wages.

Best fit
Small business ownersRemote-first companies with multi-state staffStartups avoiding group plan setup
Estimated impact
$4K–$15K/yr per employee vs group premium

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