We've discuss this topic numerous times. Freelancers Union proved a few years ago that in NY they can provide health insurance. EVERY STATE IS DIFFERENT! California is one state where guaranteed insurance is not allowed without direct employment. That said, I've heard of a possible workaround thru a 3rd party payroll...
And note: the key is GUARANTEED coverage versus approved. Anyone can set up some group rate for approved coverage (each applicant may be approved or denied by the insurance co) but the traditional employer-provided guaranteed coverage is the ideal and typically discussed. Jerome www.BLANKSPACES.com On May 8, 2012, at 9:15 AM, Chad Ballantyne <[email protected]> wrote: > We offer Health Spending Accounts for our members through a local provider. > Because the individual member is part of a "club" they can get access. A > nice value added. > > Chad > > > On 2012-05-08, at 12:12 PM, Alex Hillman wrote: > >> I'm pretty sure that it's not group insurance, but instead recommended plans >> that they researched. If that's not the case, I'd also love to know what >> they managed to pull off. >> >> >> -- >> /ah >> indyhall.org >> coworking in philadelphia >> On Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 12:07 PM, Aliza Torok Schlabach wrote: >> >>> Hi everyone, >>> >>> I just saw this article >>> http://thenextweb.com/us/2012/05/07/wework-labs-coworking-space-will-open-new-offices-in-san-francisco-next-week/ >>> which mentions that WeWork Labs NY now "offers health insurance to members >>> for ~360/month, which should make its membership that much more worthwhile >>> to freelancers". >>> >>> I looked into group health insurance for Coworking for Parents, and was >>> told that it's not possible since I'm not employing members. I would love >>> to know what type of deal WeWork Labs put together, who their insurance >>> agent is, and if any other coworking spaces offer group health insurance >>> policies. >>> >>> Thoughts? Thanks in advance! >>> >>> >>> Aliza Schlabach >>> Founder, Coworking for Parents >>> www.CoworkingForParents.com >>> 215.858.4658 >>> Sign up for our email newsletter | Join our Meetup group | Like us on >>> Facebook >>> >>> >>> PS - Coworking for Parents got a little press today on WHYY's NewsWorks :-) >>> >>> http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/component/flexicontent/item/38065-coworking-space-for-parents-in-manayunk >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Coworking" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Coworking" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. > > Chad Ballantyne > The Creative Space Director > > (705) 252-2423 > www.thecreativespace.ca > > > <tcs-sign-1.png> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
