Optometry practices in South Carolina
PlanOptica tracks 2 health and welfare plans sponsored by 2 optometry practices in South Carolina, covering 246 participants and $1.0M in reported insurance premiums (plan year 2025 filings). The median plan has 123 participants, and the most common size is 100 to 249 participants (100% of plans). Fully insured coverage is the norm (100% of plans); only 0% are self-funded or mixed.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina dominates premium with a 81% share, followed by Hartford Life and Accident at 11%. Hilb Group of South Carolina is the broker of record on 1 plan, more than any other firm, ahead of Fulcrum Risk Solutions, Inc (1). 100% of plans report broker compensation on Schedule A; the median brokered plan pays $40K a year, about 8.0% of premium. Columbia and Georgetown have the most plans.
Funding mix
- Fully insured2 · 100%
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: 123 participants. Median broker comp: 8.0% of premium across 2 brokered plans.
Top carriers, optometry, South Carolina
Top brokers, optometry, South Carolina
Largest optometry practices in South Carolina
| Employer / plan | City | Funding | Participants | Premium | Primary carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Eye Clinic P.A Columbia Eye Clinic P.A. Employee Benefits PlanAll plans | Columbia | Fully insured | 129 | $973K | Blue Cross of California |
| Carolinas Eyecare Mso Carolinas Eyecare Mso Life/Ad&D/Ltd PlanAll plans | Georgetown | Fully insured | 117 | $68K | Standard Insurance Company |
Plans by city in South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
How many optometry practices in South Carolina offer an ERISA health plan?
2 health and welfare plans from 2 optometry practices in South Carolina appear in plan year 2025 filings on Form 5500, covering 246 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 South Carolina?
By Schedule A premium: Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina (81% of premium, 1 plan), Hartford Life and Accident (11% of premium, 1 plan) and Standard Insurance Company (7% of premium, 1 plan).
Which benefits brokers work with optometry practices in South Carolina?
By number of client plans: Hilb Group of South Carolina (1 plan) and Fulcrum Risk Solutions, Inc (1 plan). 100% of plans report a broker.
How much do brokers earn on optometry practices health plans in South Carolina?
The median brokered plan reports $40K a year in broker commissions and fees, or 8.0% of premium. Figures come from Schedule A, Part I.
Are optometry practices health plans in South Carolina self-funded or fully insured?
Fully insured 100%. Self-funded and mixed plans together make up 0%.
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 South Carolina.