Small businesses can shop off-exchange with a licensed broker, compare...

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Small businesses can shop off-exchange with a licensed broker, compare small-group plans directly through carriers, or consider an HRA for individual coverage. Before weighing prices, check whether employees’ doctors and hospitals are in-network.