Orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Iowa
PlanOptica tracks 7 health and welfare plans sponsored by 4 orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Iowa, covering 2,283 participants and $9.6M in reported insurance premiums (plan year 2024 to 2025 filings). The median plan has 350 participants, and the most common size is 250 to 499 participants (57% of plans). Fully insured coverage is the norm (100% of plans); only 0% are self-funded or mixed.
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa dominates premium with a 79% share, followed by Delta Dental of Iowa at 6%. North Risk Partners LLC is the broker of record on 3 plans, more than any other firm, ahead of Assuredpartners Great Plains (2). 86% of plans report broker compensation on Schedule A; the median brokered plan pays $39K a year, about 5.3% of premium. Bettendorf, West Des Moines and Des Moines have the most plans.
Funding mix
- Fully insured7 · 100%
Plan size (participants)
- Under 1001 · 14%
- 100 to 2491 · 14%
- 250 to 4994 · 57%
- 500 to 9991 · 14%
- 1,000 or more0 · 0%
Median plan: 350 participants. Median broker comp: 5.3% of premium across 6 brokered plans.
Top carriers, orthopedics and surgery centers, Iowa
- 1Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa$7.6M3 plans · 79.1%
- 2Delta Dental of Iowa$578K4 plans · 6.0%
- 3Symetra Life Insurance Company$447K1 plans · 4.7%
- 4Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada$432K1 plans · 4.5%
- 5The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company$304K1 plans · 3.2%
- 6Metropolitan Life Insurance Company$141K1 plans · 1.5%
- 7Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company$87K3 plans · 0.9%
- 8Veratrus Benefit Solutions$9K1 plans · 0.1%
- 9Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc Dba Legalshield$4K2 plans · 0.0%
Top brokers, orthopedics and surgery centers, Iowa
- 1North Risk Partners LLC3 plans$44K comp · 50.0%
- 2Assuredpartners Great Plains2 plans$67K comp · 33.3%
- 3Truenorth Companies LC1 plans$55K comp · 16.7%
- 4Cottingham & Butler1 plans$27K comp · 16.7%
- 5Bherd1 plans$21K comp · 16.7%
- 6Gis Benefits Inc1 plans$8K comp · 16.7%
- 7Direct Benefits1 plans$3K comp · 16.7%
- 8Mgis1 plans$180 comp · 16.7%
- 9Wellmark, Inc1 plans$92 comp · 16.7%
Largest orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Iowa
| Employer / plan | City | Funding | Participants | Premium | Primary carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ora Orthopedics, P.C Ora Orthopedics, PC Disability PlanAll plans | Bettendorf | Fully insured | 507 | $447K | Symetra Life Insurance Company |
| Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC Welfare Benefit PlanAll plans | West Des Moines | Fully insured | 294 | $588K | Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada |
| Iowa Orthopaedic Center, P.C Iowa Ortho Employee Benefits PlanAll plans | Des Moines | Fully insured | 239 | $2.7M | Blue Cross of California |
| Steindler Orthopedic Clinic PLC Steindler Orthopedic Clinic PLC Health PlanAll plans | Iowa City | Fully insured | 99 | $1.1M | Blue Cross of California |
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Frequently asked questions
How many orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Iowa offer an ERISA health plan?
7 health and welfare plans from 4 orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Iowa appear in plan year 2024 to 2025 filings on Form 5500, covering 2,283 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 orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Iowa?
By Schedule A premium: Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa (79% of premium, 3 plans), Delta Dental of Iowa (6% of premium, 4 plans) and Symetra Life Insurance Company (5% of premium, 1 plan).
Which benefits brokers work with orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Iowa?
By number of client plans: North Risk Partners LLC (3 plans), Assuredpartners Great Plains (2 plans) and Truenorth Companies LC (1 plan). 86% of plans report a broker.
How much do brokers earn on orthopedic practices and surgery centers health plans in Iowa?
The median brokered plan reports $39K a year in broker commissions and fees, or 5.3% of premium. Figures come from Schedule A, Part I.
Are orthopedic practices and surgery centers health plans in Iowa 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. Freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers (NAICS 621493), plus healthcare employers whose name says orthopedics, spine, sports medicine, surgery center or endoscopy.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 and Schedule A, latest filing per plan (plan years 2024-2025). Freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers (NAICS 621493), plus healthcare employers whose name says orthopedics, spine, sports medicine, surgery center or endoscopy. Location is the sponsor's filing address in Iowa.