You can shop off-exchange through a broker, directly with an insurer, or by...

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You can shop off-exchange through a broker, directly with an insurer, or by comparing small-group plans. For a tiny team, ask whether an HRA could fit. Before comparing prices, check that employees’ doctors and hospitals are in-network.