Dental practices in Connecticut
PlanOptica tracks 3 health and welfare plans sponsored by 3 dental practices in Connecticut, covering 364 participants and $2.3M in reported insurance premiums (plan year 2024 to 2025 filings). The median plan has 6 participants, and the most common size is under 100 participants (67% of plans). Most of these plans are self-funded or mixed (67%), so stop-loss and TPA relationships matter as much as the medical carrier.
Cigna Health Care and Life Insurance Company dominates premium with a 100% share, followed by Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company at 0%. Gary Wood Associates, Inc is the broker of record on 1 plan, more than any other firm, ahead of Centerstone Ins & Financial SVS Dba (1). 33% of plans report broker compensation on Schedule A; the median brokered plan pays $2K a year, about 0.1% of premium. Danbury, New Britain and Granby have the most plans.
Funding mix
- Self-funded2 · 67%
- Fully insured1 · 33%
Plan size (participants)
- Under 1002 · 67%
- 100 to 2490 · 0%
- 250 to 4991 · 33%
- 500 to 9990 · 0%
- 1,000 or more0 · 0%
Median plan: 6 participants. Median broker comp: 0.1% of premium across 1 brokered plans.
Top carriers, dental, Connecticut
Top brokers, dental, Connecticut
Largest dental practices in Connecticut
| Employer / plan | City | Funding | Participants | Premium | Primary carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Associates of CT, P.C Dental Associates of CT, P.C. Health & Welfare PlanAll plans | Danbury | Fully insured | 356 | $2.3M | Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company |
| Gladstein Dental Center, LLC Gladstein Dental Center, LLC Profit Sharing Plan & TrustAll plans | New Britain | Self-funded | 6 | - | - |
| Granby Dental Center, LLC Granby Dental Center, LLC Welfare Benefit Plan National Benefit Trust IAll plans | Granby | Self-funded | 2 | - | - |
Plans by city in Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
How many dental practices in Connecticut offer an ERISA health plan?
3 health and welfare plans from 3 dental practices in Connecticut appear in plan year 2024 to 2025 filings on Form 5500, covering 364 participants. Plans with fewer than 100 participants that are fully insured do not have to file, so small practices are under-counted.
Which insurance carriers cover the most dental practices in Connecticut?
By Schedule A premium: Cigna Health Care and Life Insurance Company (100% of premium, 1 plan) and Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (0% of premium, 1 plan).
Which benefits brokers work with dental practices in Connecticut?
By number of client plans: Gary Wood Associates, Inc (1 plan) and Centerstone Ins & Financial SVS Dba (1 plan). 33% of plans report a broker.
How much do brokers earn on dental practices health plans in Connecticut?
The median brokered plan reports $2K a year in broker commissions and fees, or 0.1% of premium. Figures come from Schedule A, Part I.
Are dental practices health plans in Connecticut self-funded or fully insured?
Self-funded 67% and fully insured 33%. Self-funded and mixed plans together make up 67%.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings and their Schedule A insurance attachments, latest filing per plan. Offices of dentists (NAICS 621210), plus healthcare employers whose name says dental, dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics or oral surgery.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 and Schedule A, latest filing per plan (plan years 2024-2025). Offices of dentists (NAICS 621210), plus healthcare employers whose name says dental, dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics or oral surgery. Location is the sponsor's filing address in Connecticut.