Optometry practices in Florida
PlanOptica tracks 7 health and welfare plans sponsored by 7 optometry practices in Florida, covering 2,191 participants and $16M in reported insurance premiums (plan year 2024 to 2025 filings). The median plan has 187 participants, and the most common size is 100 to 249 participants (43% of plans). The funding mix is split: 43% of plans are self-funded or mixed and the rest are mainly fully insured.
Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company dominates premium with a 58% share, followed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma at 25%. Mark Stephen Mettille is the broker of record on 2 plans, more than any other firm, ahead of Hub International Midwest Limited (1). 71% of plans report broker compensation on Schedule A; the median brokered plan pays $84K a year, about 6.4% of premium. Bradenton, Lake Worth and Orlando have the most plans.
Funding mix
- Fully insured3 · 43%
- Self-funded2 · 29%
- Mixed1 · 14%
- MEWA1 · 14%
Plan size (participants)
- Under 1002 · 29%
- 100 to 2493 · 43%
- 250 to 4990 · 0%
- 500 to 9992 · 29%
- 1,000 or more0 · 0%
Median plan: 187 participants. Median broker comp: 6.4% of premium across 5 brokered plans.
Top carriers, optometry, Florida
- 1Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company$8.9M1 plans · 57.6%
- 2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma$3.9M2 plans · 25.1%
- 3Health Options$844K1 plans · 5.4%
- 4Principal Life Insurance Company$675K2 plans · 4.4%
- 5Standard Insurance Company$557K1 plans · 3.6%
- 6The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America$353K2 plans · 2.3%
- 7Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company and Affiliates$145K1 plans · 0.9%
- 8United of Omaha Life Insurance Company$85K1 plans · 0.6%
- 9Metlife Legal Plans of Florida$10K2 plans · 0.1%
Top brokers, optometry, Florida
- 1Mark Stephen Mettille2 plans$19K comp · 40.0%
- 2Hub International Midwest Limited1 plans$267K comp · 20.0%
- 3Usi Insurance Services LLC1 plans$101K comp · 20.0%
- 4Hylant Group, Inc1 plans$76K comp · 20.0%
- 5Lockton Companies, LLC1 plans$54K comp · 20.0%
- 6Paycor, Inc1 plans$18K comp · 20.0%
- 7Fortun Insurance1 plans$10K comp · 20.0%
- 8Rogers Benefit Group1 plans$4K comp · 20.0%
- 9Gis Benefits, Inc1 plans$3K comp · 20.0%
- 10SBR Services, LLC1 plans$-18 comp · 20.0%
Largest optometry practices in Florida
| Employer / plan | City | Funding | Participants | Premium | Primary carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFS Management, LLC CFS Management, LLC Employee Welfare Benefits PlanAll plans | Bradenton | MEWA | 932 | $9.5M | Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company |
| Vision Integrated Partners LLC Vision Integrated Partners Wrap DocAll plans | Lake Worth | Fully insured | 691 | $4.2M | Blue Cross of California |
| Ascend Vision Partners Ascend Vision Partners Employee Benefits PlanAll plans | Orlando | Mixed | 243 | $421K | The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America |
| Florida Eye Clinic, P.A Florida Eye Clinic, P.A. Welfare Benefit PlanAll plans | Altamonte Springs | Fully insured | 187 | $1.3M | Upmc Health Options |
| Top Paymaster, LLC Top Paymaster Employee Welfare Benefit PlanAll plans | Tampa | Fully insured | 121 | $75K | Principal Life Insurance Company |
| Clarin Eye Care Center, P.A Clarin Eye Care Center, P.A. GHT Benefit PlanAll plans | Palmetto Bay | Self-funded | 12 | - | - |
| Kendall Eye Institute, Inc Kendall Eye Institute, Inc. GHT Benefit PlanAll plans | Miami | Self-funded | 5 | - | - |
Plans by city in Florida
Frequently asked questions
How many optometry practices in Florida offer an ERISA health plan?
7 health and welfare plans from 7 optometry practices in Florida appear in plan year 2024 to 2025 filings on Form 5500, covering 2,191 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 optometry practices in Florida?
By Schedule A premium: Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company (58% of premium, 1 plan), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma (25% of premium, 2 plans) and Health Options (5% of premium, 1 plan).
Which benefits brokers work with optometry practices in Florida?
By number of client plans: Mark Stephen Mettille (2 plans), Hub International Midwest Limited (1 plan) and Usi Insurance Services LLC (1 plan). 71% of plans report a broker.
How much do brokers earn on optometry practices health plans in Florida?
The median brokered plan reports $84K a year in broker commissions and fees, or 6.4% of premium. Figures come from Schedule A, Part I.
Are optometry practices health plans in Florida self-funded or fully insured?
Fully insured 43%, self-funded 29% and mixed 14%. Self-funded and mixed plans together make up 43%.
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 optometrists (NAICS 621320), plus healthcare employers whose name says optometry, eye care or vision center.
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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 optometrists (NAICS 621320), plus healthcare employers whose name says optometry, eye care or vision center. Location is the sponsor's filing address in Florida.