Veterinary practices in South Carolina
PlanOptica tracks 2 health and welfare plans sponsored by 2 veterinary practices in South Carolina, covering 151 participants and $174K in reported insurance premiums (plan year 2024 to 2025 filings). The median plan has 76 participants, and the most common size is under 100 participants (50% of plans). Most of these plans are self-funded or mixed (100%), so stop-loss and TPA relationships matter as much as the medical carrier.
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America dominates premium with a 100% share. Forum Benefits Inc is the broker of record on 1 plan, more than any other firm, ahead of Alera Group Inc (1). 50% of plans report broker compensation on Schedule A; the median brokered plan pays $32K a year, about 18.2% of premium. Columbia and North Charleston have the most plans.
Funding mix
- Self-funded1 · 50%
- Mixed1 · 50%
Plan size (participants)
- Under 1001 · 50%
- 100 to 2491 · 50%
- 250 to 4990 · 0%
- 500 to 9990 · 0%
- 1,000 or more0 · 0%
Median plan: 76 participants. Median broker comp: 18.2% of premium across 1 brokered plans.
Top carriers, veterinary, South Carolina
Top brokers, veterinary, South Carolina
Largest veterinary practices in South Carolina
| Employer / plan | City | Funding | Participants | Premium | Primary carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cvets (Columbia Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialty, Inc.) Columbia Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialty, Inc. Welfare Benefit PlanAll plans | Columbia | Mixed | 149 | $174K | The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America |
| Lowcountry Pet Wellness Clinic Lowcountry Pet Wellness Clinic Employee Group Health PlanAll plans | North Charleston | Self-funded | 2 | - | - |
Plans by city in South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
How many veterinary practices in South Carolina offer an ERISA health plan?
2 health and welfare plans from 2 veterinary practices in South Carolina appear in plan year 2024 to 2025 filings on Form 5500, covering 151 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 veterinary practices in South Carolina?
By Schedule A premium: The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (100% of premium, 1 plan).
Which benefits brokers work with veterinary practices in South Carolina?
By number of client plans: Forum Benefits Inc (1 plan) and Alera Group Inc (1 plan). 50% of plans report a broker.
How much do brokers earn on veterinary practices health plans in South Carolina?
The median brokered plan reports $32K a year in broker commissions and fees, or 18.2% of premium. Figures come from Schedule A, Part I.
Are veterinary practices health plans in South Carolina self-funded or fully insured?
Self-funded 50% and mixed 50%. Self-funded and mixed plans together make up 100%.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings and their Schedule A insurance attachments, latest filing per plan. Veterinary services (NAICS 541940), plus professional-services employers whose name says veterinary, animal hospital or pet hospital.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 and Schedule A, latest filing per plan (plan years 2024-2025). Veterinary services (NAICS 541940), plus professional-services employers whose name says veterinary, animal hospital or pet hospital. Location is the sponsor's filing address in South Carolina.