The Council of Smaller Enterprises offers a selection of health plans to its members in much the same way that CaliforniaChoice does. Scott Lyon said several thousand of the 13,400 companies that offer insurance through the council offer multiple plans to their employees. Your local chamber of commerce can be a great resource in finding leads to purchasing alliances in your region, but be prepared to spend some time on research. Lyon, who counsels business owners on many aspects of management, recommends entrepreneurs approach a health-insurance purchase with a goal in mind. Buy a plan to accomplish a goal.
Health insurance deserves the same attention.
Reporting by Sarah Prior. Copyright 2000, Digital Chicago Inc.