Small businesses can shop off-exchange through a broker, directly with...

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Small businesses can shop off-exchange through a broker, directly with carriers, or by comparing small-group plans. Before choosing, check whether the provider network includes employees’ doctors and nearby hospitals; premiums matter, but access does too.