To be eligible to purchase health insurance for employees through the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) in Virginia, your small business must attest to meeting all the following criteria:
- Have a primary business address in Virginia
- Have from 1 – 50 full-time equivalents (FTE employees). Calculate your FTEs.
- Offer SHOP coverage to all full-time employees
Note:
- Small Businesses in Virginia have the option to provide all plans offered by a SHOP carrier (vertical choice).
- Small businesses in Virginia must meet the Minimum Participation Rate (MPR) of 70%.