Optometry practices in Washington
PlanOptica tracks 2 health and welfare plans sponsored by 2 optometry practices in Washington, covering 445 participants and $4.4M in reported insurance premiums (plan year 2024 to 2025 filings). The median plan has 223 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.
Premera Blue Cross dominates premium with a 95% share, followed by Symetra Life Insurance Company at 5%. Parker Smith & Feek Inc is the broker of record on 2 plans, more than any other firm, ahead of Connexion Insurance Solutions (2). 100% of plans report broker compensation on Schedule A; the median brokered plan pays $108K a year, about 4.9% of premium. Everett has 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: 223 participants. Median broker comp: 4.9% of premium across 2 brokered plans.
Top carriers, optometry, Washington
Top brokers, optometry, Washington
Largest optometry practices in Washington
| Employer / plan | City | Funding | Participants | Premium | Primary carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sight Partners, LLC Northwest Eye Surgeons PC Welfare Benefits PlanAll plans | Everett | Fully insured | 224 | $2.1M | Blue Cross of California |
| Sight Partners, LLC Northwest Eye Surgeons PC Welfare Benefits PlanAll plans | Everett | Fully insured | 221 | $2.4M | Blue Cross of California |
Plans by city in Washington
Frequently asked questions
How many optometry practices in Washington offer an ERISA health plan?
2 health and welfare plans from 2 optometry practices in Washington appear in plan year 2024 to 2025 filings on Form 5500, covering 445 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 Washington?
By Schedule A premium: Premera Blue Cross (95% of premium, 2 plans), Symetra Life Insurance Company (5% of premium, 2 plans) and Eyemed Vision Care (0% of premium, 2 plans).
Which benefits brokers work with optometry practices in Washington?
By number of client plans: Parker Smith & Feek Inc (2 plans), Connexion Insurance Solutions (2 plans) and Watchtower Benefits, LLC (2 plans). 100% of plans report a broker.
How much do brokers earn on optometry practices health plans in Washington?
The median brokered plan reports $108K a year in broker commissions and fees, or 4.9% of premium. Figures come from Schedule A, Part I.
Are optometry practices health plans in Washington 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 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 Washington.