Optometry practices in Minnesota
PlanOptica tracks 2 health and welfare plans sponsored by 2 optometry practices in Minnesota, covering 406 participants and $4.4M in reported insurance premiums (plan year 2025 filings). The median plan has 203 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.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota dominates premium with a 88% share, followed by United of Omaha Life Insurance Company at 5%. Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC is the broker of record on 1 plan, more than any other firm, ahead of North Risk Partners, LLC (1). 100% of plans report broker compensation on Schedule A; the median brokered plan pays $99K a year, about 4.5% of premium. Stillwater and Woodbury have 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: 203 participants. Median broker comp: 4.5% of premium across 2 brokered plans.
Top carriers, optometry, Minnesota
Top brokers, optometry, Minnesota
Largest optometry practices in Minnesota
| Employer / plan | City | Funding | Participants | Premium | Primary carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Eye Care, Ltd Associated Eye Care Health and Welfare Benefit PlanAll plans | Stillwater | Fully insured | 241 | $2.2M | Blue Cross of California |
| St. Paul Eye Clinic P.A St. Paul Eye Clinic Health & Welfare Section 125All plans | Woodbury | Mixed | 165 | $2.2M | Blue Cross of California |
Plans by city in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
How many optometry practices in Minnesota offer an ERISA health plan?
2 health and welfare plans from 2 optometry practices in Minnesota appear in plan year 2025 filings on Form 5500, covering 406 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 Minnesota?
By Schedule A premium: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (88% of premium, 2 plans), United of Omaha Life Insurance Company (5% of premium, 1 plan) and Standard Insurance Company (4% of premium, 1 plan).
Which benefits brokers work with optometry practices in Minnesota?
By number of client plans: Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (1 plan) and North Risk Partners, LLC (1 plan). 100% of plans report a broker.
How much do brokers earn on optometry practices health plans in Minnesota?
The median brokered plan reports $99K a year in broker commissions and fees, or 4.5% of premium. Figures come from Schedule A, Part I.
Are optometry practices health plans in Minnesota 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.
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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 Minnesota.