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Health Insurance for HVAC Companies

Health Insurance for HVAC Companies and Their Techs

EPA-certified techs are the hardest hires in the trades, and every competitor with a truck is recruiting yours. We find affordable group and level funded plans that help HVAC companies cover owners, installers, and service techs — and keep them off somebody else's van.

Licensed in 40+ states Year-round setup Zero cost to use us
HVAC technician on a rooftop between condenser units, covered by company group health insurance
Levelfunded options
Built for HVAC CompaniesAffordable Level Funded PlansLicensed in 40+ States100% Free Service

We compare all major group health carriers

Blue Cross Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Humana
Florida Blue
Allstate Health
Oscar
Ambetter
Kaiser Permanente
Blue Cross Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Humana
Florida Blue
Allstate Health
Oscar
Ambetter
Kaiser Permanente
Outdoor HVAC condenser unit in afternoon light, representing health insurance for HVAC companies
Why HVAC Companies Offer Coverage

Keep Your Best People Without Blowing the Budget

A senior service tech who can diagnose anything and close the sale on a replacement system is worth their weight in refrigerant — and they get recruited constantly. Health benefits are one of the strongest ways to keep your best techs answering your calls, not a competitor's.

We lean on level funded and ICHRA options that keep costs predictable, work for shops of two to fifty or more, and give you clear guidance on who you are required to cover.

  • Coverage for owners, managers, and full-time staff
  • Options that handle variable-hour and tipped employees
  • Affordable level funded plans for healthy teams
  • Plans for 2 to 50 or more employees
  • Year-round setup, no open enrollment wait
  • Guidance on ACA hours tracking, plus renewals handled
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Plan Options

Small Business Health Plan Types We Compare

There is no single right plan. We compare every structure and show you the real numbers so you can pick what fits your team and budget.

Fully insured group health plan
G

Fully Insured Group

The traditional group plan. Predictable monthly premiums, strong carrier networks, and simple administration for your team.

Most familiar
Level funded health plan for small business
L

Level Funded

Fixed monthly cost with a potential refund if your team stays healthy. Often the best value for younger, healthier groups.

Cost savings
ICHRA reimbursement health benefit
I

ICHRA

Reimburse employees tax free for individual plans they choose. Budget control for you, flexibility for your team.

Flexible budget
Dental vision and life ancillary benefits
A

Dental, Vision, Life

Round out your package with ancillary benefits that cost little but mean a lot when recruiting and keeping staff.

Complete package
What You Are Up Against

The Coverage Challenges HVAC Companies Face

Two trucks or twenty, here is what we help owners solve.

A

The Tech Shortage

Certified HVAC techs have their pick of employers. Benefits are how you win the hire and keep them past busy season.

B

Hot, Physical, Higher-Risk Work

Attics in July, rooftops, refrigerant, ladders. Health coverage sits alongside your other protections so your people are cared for on and off the clock.

C

Seasonal Swings

Summer surge, shoulder-season slowdown. Your core crew stays covered year-round while seasonal helpers under the hours threshold are not required on the plan.

D

Mixed W-2 and 1099 Crews

W-2 techs go on the group plan; 1099 subs get individual marketplace options, often subsidized. We handle both.

Why Employers Choose VS Health Benefits

40+
States licensed
$0
Cost to use us
2-100+
Employees covered
24h
Typical reply time
How It Works

Setting Up Coverage for Your Team

1

Free Consult

A quick call about your team size, budget, and what you want the plan to do for you.

2

Compare Options

We pull quotes across every major carrier and plan structure, side by side with real numbers.

3

Pick and Enroll

You choose the plan that fits. We handle enrollment, employee questions, and the paperwork.

4

Ongoing Support

We manage renewals, adds and drops, and keep your costs in check year after year.

What It Costs

Typical Small Business Health Costs

Real pricing depends on your team, location, and plan, but here is a realistic range so you know what to expect. Most employers cover part of the premium and employees pay the rest.

CoverageTypical Monthly RangeNotes
Per employee, single$350 to $650Split between employer and employee
Level funded groupOften 10 to 30 percent lessPossible refund if claims stay low
ICHRAYou set the budgetReimburse a fixed amount tax free
Dental and vision add-on$8 to $30 per personLow cost, high impact for retention

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Client Stories

What HVAC Owners Say

★★★★★

"My best installer had an offer from a bigger outfit. Adding benefits kept him on my trucks."

Marcus T.
HVAC company owner
★★★★★

"I thought a three-truck company could not do group coverage. A level funded plan proved me wrong."

Ray D.
A/C contractor
★★★★★

"Straightforward and free. They handled the paperwork during my busiest month of the year."

Luis P.
Owner, mechanical services
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a small HVAC company offer health insurance?

Yes. HVAC companies with as few as two employees can qualify for group or level funded coverage. Level funded is often the most affordable route for a young, healthy crew.

How much does HVAC company health insurance cost?

Single coverage commonly runs about 350 to 700 dollars per month and is usually split with the employee. Level funded options can lower that for a healthy team. We show exact numbers free.

Do I have to cover every technician and installer?

Generally you offer coverage to full-time staff, defined as 30 or more hours per week on average. Seasonal helpers under that threshold do not have to be on the plan.

What about 1099 subcontractors on my jobs?

1099 subs are not eligible for the group plan, but we can set them up with individual ACA marketplace coverage, often subsidized, at no cost to you or them.

When can an HVAC company enroll in group health?

Group coverage can be set up any time of year. There is no open enrollment window to wait for like there is with individual plans.

Ready To Offer Health Benefits

Free consult. No pressure. No fees. We do the comparison for you and handle the setup.

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