Gainesville small businesses — technology companies near the University of Florida innovation corridor, healthcare services in the UF Health orbit, retail and restaurant businesses serving the university community, and professional services in midtown — benefit from one of Florida's most educated and health-conscious workforces. The Gainesville market is anchored by UF Health Shands and North Florida Regional Medical Center. Florida Blue and Aetna are the primary Alachua County small group carriers.
| Plan Tier | Total Premium/Employee/Month | Employer Share (65%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze HMO | $360–$460 | $234–$299 |
| Silver HMO | $430–$545 | $280–$354 |
| Gold HMO | $520–$655 | $338–$426 |
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UF Health Shands (Shands at UF, Shands Hospital) is the dominant health system in Gainesville — verifying Shands network access on any proposed plan is critical for Gainesville employers. North Florida Regional Medical Center (HCA Florida) is the other major facility. Florida Blue typically includes both in its Alachua County networks; verify specific plan-level inclusion with your broker.
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