Optometry practices in Maine
PlanOptica tracks 2 health and welfare plans sponsored by 2 optometry practices in Maine, covering 283 participants and $3.5M in reported insurance premiums (plan year 2025 filings). The median plan has 142 participants, and the most common size is 100 to 249 participants (100% of plans). The funding mix is split: 50% of plans are self-funded or mixed and the rest are mainly fully insured.
Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company dominates premium with a 52% share, followed by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care at 36%. Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC is the broker of record on 1 plan, more than any other firm, ahead of Acadia Benefits Inc (1). 100% of plans report broker compensation on Schedule A; the median brokered plan pays $72K a year, about 4.0% of premium. Portland has the most plans.
Funding mix
- Fully insured1 · 50%
- Mixed1 · 50%
Plan size (participants)
- Under 1000 · 0%
- 100 to 2492 · 100%
- 250 to 4990 · 0%
- 500 to 9990 · 0%
- 1,000 or more0 · 0%
Median plan: 142 participants. Median broker comp: 4.0% of premium across 2 brokered plans.
Top carriers, optometry, Maine
Top brokers, optometry, Maine
Largest optometry practices in Maine
| Employer / plan | City | Funding | Participants | Premium | Primary carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Eye Center, PA Maine Eye Center, PAAll plans | Portland | Fully insured | 151 | $1.4M | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care |
| Eyecare Medical Group Eyecare Medical Group Employee Welfare Benefit PlanAll plans | Portland | Mixed | 132 | $2.1M | Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company |
Plans by city in Maine
Frequently asked questions
How many optometry practices in Maine offer an ERISA health plan?
2 health and welfare plans from 2 optometry practices in Maine appear in plan year 2025 filings on Form 5500, covering 283 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 Maine?
By Schedule A premium: Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company (52% of premium, 1 plan), Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (36% of premium, 1 plan) and Unum Life Insurance Company of America (5% of premium, 1 plan).
Which benefits brokers work with optometry practices in Maine?
By number of client plans: Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (1 plan), Acadia Benefits Inc (1 plan) and Community Options LLC (1 plan). 100% of plans report a broker.
How much do brokers earn on optometry practices health plans in Maine?
The median brokered plan reports $72K a year in broker commissions and fees, or 4.0% of premium. Figures come from Schedule A, Part I.
Are optometry practices health plans in Maine self-funded or fully insured?
Fully insured 50% and mixed 50%. Self-funded and mixed plans together make up 50%.
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.
Prospect optometry practices in Maine
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 and Schedule A, latest filing per plan (plan years 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 Maine.