Health plans that help your business grow
Sentara Health Plans has been offering Virginia-based employers comprehensive healthcare solutions for more than four decades.1 When you choose Sentara Health Plans, you're selecting a health plan headquartered in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Working and living in the communities we serve means we have first-hand experience with the doctors, facilities, and services within our vast provider network.
Whether you're running a small team or leading a large workforce, we have a plan to help your business grow. Our robust portfolio gives you the freedom to choose what's right for your business, your employees, and your budget.
Small Group Plans
1-50 total employees
These fully-insured health insurance options allow self-employed individuals and employers to offer competitive benefits.Level-Funded Group Plans
5-250 total enrolled employees
BusinessEDGE®, our level-funded health insurance plans, help employers reduce health benefit costs and invests the savings back into their organization.Mid-Market Group Plans
More than 50 total employees with 150 or fewer eligible
With our Mid-Market group plans, employers and their teams get more value for their healthcare dollars.Large Group Plans
151+ eligible employees
Built to support large populations, our Large group health insurance plans offer personalized service and robust reporting to help you manage population health effectively.
Why Sentara Health Plans?
No matter which health plan you choose for your business, Sentara Health Plans offers its members great value beyond traditional health insurance. Our service, combined with flexibility, allows us to tailor our offerings to meet the diverse and dynamic needs of your workforce.
Broad provider network
We offer a comprehensive network through partnerships with key hospitals, facilities, and providers.
- 100% of hospitals in our Virginia service area participate in our network.2
- Members have access to over 70,000 providers in Virginia and surrounding areas.3
- For broader reach, some plans include national network access with PHCS/MultiPlan.
Integrated care
We are committed to providing our members a more connected healthcare experience. The health plan and provider network work in concert to offer value-added services, reduce clinical care gaps, and improve the overall member experience.
- This model delivers a holistic, member-focused experience.
- The integrated approach enhances provider communication and collaboration.
- It also supports smoother care management transitions.
Outstanding customer support
Current employer groups consider us a trusted partner because they can rely on us for excellent benefits and service.4
- In 2024, 94.7% of respondents reported being satisfied by the services they received from our Member Services team.4
- Calls are offered promptly by our highly trained professionals, offering a personalized experience.
Value-added services and member resources
Employers and members have access to many great value-added services like:
- MyLife MyPlan - a flexible health improvement program tailored to individual goals.
- Members can also reach out through our 24/7 Nurse Advice and Behavioral Health Crisis Lines.
- For those traveling, Emergency Travel Assistance is available to provide peace of mind.
- We also offer discounts on complementary therapies like acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage.
- Convenient, online tools like the Treatment Cost Calculator and the Sentara Health Plans Mobile App help members manage their care with ease.
- Additionally, the Sentara Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
Discover which coverage is right for your business
Talk to your broker, email our sales team, or fill out the Request a Quote form.
1 Sentara Health Plans is the trade name for Sentara Health Plans, Sentara Health Insurance Company, Sentara Health Administration, Inc., and Sentara Behavioral Health Services, Inc. Sentara Health Plans, previously Optima Health Plan, has been issuing HMO plans under that license since 1984. Sentara Health Insurance Company, previously Optima Health Insurance Company, has issued PPO Accident and Sickness plans since 1991.
2 Sentara Database, 2025. Excludes Veterans Affairs Hospitals.
3 Sentara Health Plans commercial network provider count, April 2025.
4 Sentara Health Plans 2024 Satisfaction Survey Analysis Dashboard.