Employer Plans
Health insurance strategies for every employer
Explore one of the nation's largest selections of employer health plans—including Association Health Plans, Two-Tier Health Plans, Level-Funded Plans, Self-Funded Plans, MEC Plans, MVP Plans, Specialized ACA Compliance Solutions, and traditional carrier plans from leading national insurance companies.

Choose Your Plan Type
Join an Established Plan
Choose from established plans with predefined benefits, networks, and rates. Options include Association Health Plans (AHPs), Northwell Direct, MEC Max, MVP Max, and MVP Lite.
Create a Plan
Establish a health plan specifically for your organization, with benefits, funding, networks, and pricing based on your workforce, location, and benefit objectives. Options include Level Max, Level Flex, and MEC Flex.
Association Health Plans
Association Health Plans (AHPs)
As the cost of traditional health insurance continues to rise, many employers are turning to Association Health Plans (AHPs) as an alternative. By combining thousands of employers into one professionally managed health plan, AHPs leverage economies of scale and purchasing power to provide competitive premiums and nationwide provider access.
Unlike many traditional carrier plans, AHPs generally underwrite only the employees enrolling for coverage rather than requiring broad workforce participation — an attractive solution for employers with lower participation levels.
The plans available through Health Plan Apply are part of a professionally managed association representing more than 60,000 covered members nationwide, supported by experienced industry professionals and leading third-party administrators (TPAs).
Both plans offer fixed monthly premiums, nationwide provider access, and comprehensive PPO-style benefits — designed for employers, sole proprietors, and growing businesses.

Cigna PPO AHP
Association Health Plan with nationwide Cigna PPO access
- Nationwide Cigna Open Access Plus PPO
- Six plan designs including HSA
- Fixed premiums for 12 months
- Groups of 1 – 99 employees

PHCS PPO + RBP AHP
Nationwide PHCS PPO + Reference-Based Pricing for hospitals
- Nationwide PHCS MultiPlan physician network
- Reference-Based Pricing for hospitals
- Fixed premiums for 12 months
- Six plan designs including HSA
Two-Tier Health Plan with Nationwide Blue Cross Blue Shield Coverage
Northwell Direct By Memberly
Through a direct contract with Northwell Health—New York's largest integrated healthcare system—the plan delivers significant savings when members use Tier 1 providers, while maintaining nationwide access through the Blue Cross Blue Shield network for care outside the Northwell system.
Northwell Direct by Memberly is an exclusive multi-employer health plan that combines the Northwell Direct Network as Tier 1 with the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield National PPO Network as Tier 2.
For many eligible employers in the New York metropolitan area, premiums are 40% to 50% lower than comparable traditional carrier plans, while providing comprehensive benefits and one of the region's most recognized provider networks.
One of the plan's most popular options is the Ultra Plan, which features no annual deductible, making it easier for employers to transition from another health plan at any time during the year without employees having to satisfy a new deductible.
The plan is available to employers, sole proprietors, and professionals, with underwriting based on the employees enrolling for coverage rather than overall workforce participation. Rates are established for the plan year and remain fixed until the annual renewal.
Tier 1
Northwell Direct Network
Tier 2
Anthem BCBS National PPO
Savings
Up to 50% vs. carriers

Northwell Direct
Premium regional network for NY, NJ & CT
- Northwell Direct Tier 1
- Anthem BCBS Tier 2 nationwide wrap
- Available Nationally
- Starts at 1 employee (subject to approval)
- Rates as much as 50% below comparable plans
- Employer and broker support by Memberly
Level-Funded Plans
Transparency. Savings. Return of Unused Claims Funds.
For employers looking to reduce healthcare costs while gaining greater control over their health plan, level-funded plans offer a compelling alternative to traditional fully insured coverage.
Level-funded plans typically offer lower upfront monthly costs than comparable fully insured plans while providing predictable monthly payments throughout the year. Employers also gain visibility into healthcare spending and, when claims are lower than expected, may receive a return of unused claims funds at the end of the plan year, subject to the plan's terms.
The combination of transparency, lower monthly costs, and the potential return of unused claims funds can reduce an employer's overall healthcare costs by up to 40% compared to traditional fully insured coverage, depending on underwriting, claims experience, and plan design.
Through Memberly Benefits, Health Plan Apply works with leading third-party administrators (TPAs), stop-loss carriers, and national provider networks to help employers choose the funding strategy that best fits their business, workforce, and budget.
Available leased PPO networks include:
LevelMax™ – Level-Funded Plans
LevelMax™ combines fixed monthly payments with the advantages of self-funding. Each monthly payment covers expected claims, administration, and stop-loss insurance, providing predictable budgeting throughout the year.
If claims are lower than expected, eligible unused claims funds may be returned to the employer at the end of the plan year, subject to plan terms and stop-loss provisions.
LevelMax™ is well suited for employers who want the predictability of fully insured pricing with the upside of a potential year-end refund when claims experience is favorable.

LevelMAX™
Level-funded plans with maximum benefits
- Predictable monthly payments
- Potential year-end refund of unused claims
- Nationwide PPO networks
- Rx coverage included
- Full ACA-compliant benefits
LevelFlex™ – Self-Funded
LevelFlex™ provides employers with maximum flexibility and control. Rather than pre-funding claims each month, employers pay claims as they are incurred while retaining ownership of their claims funds.
This approach allows employers to preserve cash flow, retain unused funds, and gain complete transparency into healthcare spending, while stop-loss insurance protects against catastrophic claims.
LevelFlex™ is ideal for larger employers who want full control over plan design, cash flow, and claims data — backed by national PPO networks and stop-loss protection.

LevelFLEX™
Flexible level-funded design for growing teams
- Customizable deductibles and copays
- Choice of national networks
- HSA-compatible options
- Telehealth included
MEC Plans
Affordable Coverage for ACA Compliance
Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) plans provide affordable access to preventive and routine healthcare services while helping Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) satisfy the ACA's Minimum Essential Coverage requirements.
Because MEC plans focus on preventive and routine medical services, they generally do not provide comprehensive hospitalization or major medical benefits. As a result, premiums are significantly lower than traditional major medical health plans, making MEC plans a cost-effective option for employers whose primary objective is Affordable Care Act compliance.
MEC Max™ – Fully Insured
MEC Max™ is a fully insured option with a simple, all-inclusive monthly premium. The plan includes preventive and everyday healthcare services with predictable costs and minimal administration, making it an easy solution for employers seeking ACA compliance.
Because the carrier assumes all claims risk, employers have no claims funding, stop-loss, or reconciliation responsibilities — just a fixed monthly cost.
Multiple pre-designed plan options are available, from preventive-only coverage to enhanced access to primary care, specialists, urgent care, labs, and diagnostic x-rays.

MECMax™
Minimum Essential Coverage with maximum flexibility
- 100% preventive care
- ACA compliant (Penalty A prevention)
- Telehealth, Rx discount programs
- Optional buy-up bundles
MEC Flex™ – Self-Funded
MEC Flex™ is a self-funded, pay-as-claims-are-incurred plan, giving employers greater flexibility and control over their healthcare costs. Because MEC Flex is not designed to cover hospitalization or major medical expenses, claims are generally minimal and focused on preventive and outpatient benefits.
One of the plan’s greatest cost-saving advantages is its flat $59 monthly administrative fee across all coverage tiers — Employee Only (EE), Employee + Spouse (ES), Employee + Child(ren) (EC), and Employee + Family (EF). As dependents are added, there is no additional administrative fee; the employer simply funds the additional eligible claims as they are incurred.
MEC Flex™ is well suited for employers who want a compliance-focused, self-funded plan tailored to their workforce, rather than a one-size-fits-all package.

MECFlex™
Customizable MEC solution
- Modular benefit design
- Multiple tiers per employer
- Bundle with MV Plans for Penalty B protection
Minimum Value Plans
Affordable Healthcare Options with Hospital Coverage
Minimum Value Plans (MVPs) provide employers with an affordable alternative to traditional health plans by combining essential healthcare benefits with hospital coverage options. Designed for employers focused on managing healthcare costs, MVP plans offer predictable pricing while providing employees with access to important medical benefits.
Health Plan Apply offers two MVP options, allowing employers to select the level of hospital coverage that best fits their budget and workforce needs.
MVP Max™ – Enhanced Hospital Coverage
MVP Max™ is designed for employers seeking broader hospital protection while maintaining an affordable benefit strategy. The plan combines essential healthcare benefits with enhanced hospital coverage, giving employees meaningful access to medical services at predictable employer costs.
Features include:
- Up to 7 inpatient hospital days per year
- Up to 3 surgeries per year
- Enhanced hospital coverage
- Predictable employer costs
- Affordable alternative to traditional major medical plans

MVP Max
Minimum Value Plan with rich benefits
- 60%+ actuarial value
- Inpatient Hospitalization 7 days/year
- Guaranteed issue
MVP Lite™ – Essential Hospital Coverage
MVP Lite™ provides a lower-cost option for employers seeking basic hospital protection and essential medical benefits. It is designed for employers prioritizing affordability while still providing employees with meaningful healthcare coverage.
Features include:
- Up to 5 inpatient hospital days per year
- Up to 2 surgeries per year
- Essential hospital coverage
- Lower employer costs
- Cost-effective employee benefit solution

MVP Lite
Streamlined Minimum Value Plan
- Meets MV threshold
- Inpatient Hospitalization 5 days/year
- Guaranteed issue
Penalty Prevention
Strategic Solutions to Help Employers Manage ACA Requirements
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created employer responsibilities that can result in significant penalties for organizations that do not offer compliant health coverage. Health Plan Apply provides strategic solutions designed to help employers address ACA Employer Shared Responsibility requirements, including potential Penalty A and Penalty B exposure.
Whether you are approaching Applicable Large Employer (ALE) status, reviewing your current benefits strategy, or seeking a more cost-effective compliance approach, Health Plan Apply can help evaluate available options.
MEC Offer-of-Coverage Strategy
ALE Guard™ A is specifically designed for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) with very low or no employee participation seeking to address ACA §4980H(a) requirements by offering Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) to substantially all full-time employees.
The key difference between ALE Guard™ A and other MEC plans is that it can remain active even when no employees enroll. Fifteen Compliance Units, at $75 per unit per month, maintain the program’s minimum enrollment requirement for a total of $1,125 per month, allowing the employer to continue making bona fide offers of coverage. As employees enroll, Compliance Units are replaced by actual employee enrollments.

Penalty A Prevention
Avoid the ACA §4980H(a) penalty
- Fully Insured MEC Coverage
- No Employee Enrollment Required
- Make Bona Fide Offers Year-Round
ALE Guard AB - COMPLETE ACA COMPLIANCE — MEC + MVP
ALE Guard™ AB combines Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) with a Minimum Value Plan (MVP) to help Applicable Large Employers address both ACA §4980H(a) Penalty A and §4980H(b) Penalty B exposure.
The key difference between ALE Guard™ AB and other ACA compliance programs is that it can remain active even when no employees enroll. Fifteen Compliance Units (“ghost lives”), at $85 per unit per month, maintain the program’s minimum enrollment requirement for a total of $1,275 per month, allowing both plans to remain open for bona fide offers of coverage throughout the year. As employees enroll, Compliance Units are replaced by actual employee enrollments.

Penalty A-B Prevention Bundle
Complete ACA penalty protection
- Fully Insured MEC & MVP Coverage
- No Employee Enrollment Required
- Make Bona Fide Offers Year-Round
Carrier Health Plans
Traditional Health Insurance from Leading National Carriers
Depending on your group size, location, and employee participation, traditional carrier health plans may be available as a strong option for employer-sponsored coverage.
Through Memberly Benefits, Health Plan Apply helps employers compare carrier options from leading national insurance providers alongside alternative solutions, including Association Health Plans, level-funded plans, and self-funded strategies.
Carrier plans provide:
- Established national provider networks
- Traditional PPO and HMO plan designs
- Familiar employee experience
- Direct carrier administration
- Predictable fully insured premiums
Carrier eligibility, participation requirements, and pricing vary based on state regulations, group size, and workforce demographics.
Health Plan Apply helps employers evaluate all available options to determine whether a traditional carrier plan or an alternative funding solution provides the best fit for their organization.

Aetna
Nationwide PPO and HMO options with strong behavioral health integration.

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Broadest provider network in the country with regional plan variety.

UnitedHealthcare
Full-service national carrier with rich digital tools and specialty programs.

Cigna
Global carrier with strong PPO, telehealth, and international coverage options.

Managed by Memberly
Health Plan Apply is owned and operated by Memberly, a national benefits organization with extensive experience designing and administering health plans for associations, unions, franchise organizations, multi-employer groups, and large employers.
We identify innovative health plan opportunities beyond what most brokers and carriers can access.
Professionals fluent in traditional insurance and alternative group health strategies.
