Health insurance & Medicare · Little Rock, AR (Pulaski County)
Small-Business Group Health Insurance in Little Rock, Arkansas
8.5% of Little Rock workers are self-employed, below the U.S. figure of 9.8%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage. Group health, dental and vision options for small employers, plus help comparing a traditional group plan with alternatives such as an individual coverage HRA (ICHRA) or QSEHRA. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services, helps Little Rock, AR households compare small-business group health insurance by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for small-business group health insurance in Little Rock
8.5% of Little Rock workers are self-employed (U.S.: 9.8%). Owners often need to cover themselves as well as their team, so we look at personal and business coverage together.
Little Rock by the numbers
- 8.5% of Little Rock workers are self-employed, below the U.S. figure of 9.8%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage.
- 12.2% of Little Rock adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, above the U.S. rate of 11.1%.
- The median household income in Little Rock is $61,544, below the U.S. average of $78,538.
- 27.8% of Little Rock households include children under 18, below the U.S. figure of 29.8%.
Little Rock and nearby communities
| Place | Self-employed | Uninsured adults 19–64 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 8.5% | 12.2% | $61,544 |
| Houston | 11.8% | 28.9% | $62,894 |
| San Antonio | 8.8% | 23.6% | $62,322 |
| Dallas | 11.5% | 29.4% | $67,760 |
| U.S. | 9.8% | 11.1% | $78,538 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates.
How we help with small-business group health insurance
- Small-group health, dental and vision quotes from several insurers
- Explain contribution and participation requirements
- Compare a group plan with ICHRA or QSEHRA reimbursement
- Employee enrollment support and renewal reviews
Read our full guide to small-business group health insurance
Rules that apply in Arkansas
- Arkansas residents buy individual and family Marketplace plans through HealthCare.gov or their state exchange. Plans and prices vary by county.
- Open Enrollment typically runs November 1 to January 15. Enroll by December 15 for coverage that starts January 1.
- Outside Open Enrollment, a qualifying life event such as losing other coverage, moving, marriage or a new baby opens a Special Enrollment Period.
- Marketplace premiums are the same with or without an agent. Insurance companies pay the agent.
Questions from Little Rock
How many employees do I need for a group plan?
Many small-group plans start at two enrolled employees, one of whom is not the owner or spouse, but rules vary by state and insurer. We confirm the requirements for your situation.
Do I need to visit an office in Little Rock?
No. Olive works with Little Rock and Pulaski County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.
Small-Business Group Health Insurance near Little Rock
Talk with Olive about small-business group health insurance.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 388-5346.