Business Health Trust: Big-company benefits for smaller teams in Snohomish County

How are your employee benefits? Have your employees ever had an X-ray in their living room or right in the office? In Snohomish, Nice Healthcare can offer that kind of access through most BHT medical plans at no additional cost and often for less than you pay today. Employees can get follow-up care, blood draws, lab work, and even some X-rays without the usual clinic hassle.

An EASC member option through Business Health Trust (BHT)

Health insurance keeps getting harder to predict for small employers. Washington just saw a big price jump in the individual market heading into 2026, with an average 21% increase approved for Exchange plans. The same trend was evident with the Small Group plans this year. Washington’s Insurance Commissioner approved an average 12.8% change for small business group plans for 2026 renewals. Your exact renewal can be higher or lower, but the direction is clear. Many teams are looking for a better way to offer benefits without losing control of the business.

EASC has partnered with Business Health Trust. As an EASC member, your company is eligible to join BHT and offer a stronger benefits package with simpler administration.

A quick refresher: what is Business Health Trust?

Business Health Trust is an Association Health Plan in Washington. It helps employers band together to purchase insurance. The goal is simple. Give small and mid-sized employers more plan choice, better support, and benefits that employees will actually use.

BHT works through brokers. If you already have a broker, you can ask them about BHT. If you do not have one, BHT can help you get started.

Plan choice with major Washington carriers

A lot of employers are stuck with one path: take what you can kind of afford, then hope it’s good enough for your team. BHT is built to give you options.
Through BHT, employers can access over 80 medical plan designs from major carriers, along with a full line of supporting benefits and vendors.
One BHT benefit is a game-changer in Snohomish

Chances are, your employees are delaying care because it is confusing, expensive, or just inaccessible (can you get an appointment when you need it?) If that resonates, Nice Healthcare is worth your attention.

Nice is designed to be your employees’ first stop for everyday care. Employees can usually book virtual care within a day using the Nice app or a computer. Nice also offers in-person follow-ups in Snohomish, including home or workplace visits.

Here is what employees can get through Nice (when included with your BHT medical plan):
•    $0 visits for primary care
•    Virtual mental health therapy
•    Virtual physical therapy
•    In-person follow-ups when needed
•    Labs, exams, and even some imaging, like X-rays at home in many cases
•    550+ common medications, plus some over-the-counter options

More than medical: build a full benefits package

BHT is more than medical coverage. Depending on the plan you choose, you can add dental and vision coverage, life and disability coverage, and practical supports such as an Employee Assistance Program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discounts, and HR and safety resources. Perks are usually included and easy to activate, like up to six no-cost EAP sessions per year for employees and dependents, identity theft protection features, $15,000 basic life and AD&D with travel assistance, 2,500+ corporate discounts, and an HR and safety hotline.

These benefits matter because employees are comparing offers. They also matter because life happens. When people have support, they miss less work, and they stay longer.
Simpler administration for employers
Benefits administration can turn into a second job. BHT aims to reduce that load.

EASC and BHT highlight:

•    One place for enrollment across medical and other benefit lines
•    Consolidated billing
•    Human support when you need it
If you are lean on HR, this part matters. It can save hours each month and reduce headaches during onboarding and renewal.

How to explore BHT through EASC

If you are an EASC member and want to see if BHT is a fit, start here:
1) Talk to your broker.
Ask about Business Health Trust through EASC, and ask which plans include Nice Healthcare.
2) Do not have a broker?
BHT can still help you take the next step.
3) Request a quote.
https://businesshealthtrust.com/request-a-quote/

You can also contact Business Health Trust directly:
Phone: (425) 201-1972
Email: info@businesshealthtrust.com
If you are trying to protect your budget while still offering benefits that help you hire and retain great people, this is a good option to explore.