I’m Matthew Reilly, a licensed California health, life, and group insurance agent. Butte County runs from the Sacramento Valley floor into the Sierra foothills, with Oroville as the county seat and Chico as its largest city, and I help employers across the county compare group health plans.
Lake Oroville above the city of Oroville. Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Butte County has about 212,000 residents and is named for the Sutter Buttes, the striking volcanic peaks in the neighboring county. Gold shaped its early story: John Bidwell found gold near Hamilton in 1848, and the old mining settlement of Bidwell’s Bar now lies under Lake Oroville. The lake sits behind Oroville Dam on the Feather River, which at 770 feet is the tallest dam in the United States. Two colleges, Chico State and Butte College, plus several hospitals anchor the local job market alongside many small businesses. I can benchmark your current plan or help set up a new group plan. Always confirm that your doctors and hospitals are in the plan’s network.
🏢 What group health options exist for Butte County employers?Carrier Access
Employers in Butte County have access to the broader California small- and large-group market through the carrier network I work with through our vendor partners. Which carriers have active networks in your exact location depends on which hospital systems and medical groups your employees use — I confirm the real, current list for your ZIP code before you ever see a quote, rather than promising specific carrier names up front.
📋 Does group size work differently in Butte County than the rest of California?Group Size
No — the small group (1–50 employees) vs. large group (51+) split, participation minimums, and open enrollment timing are all set at the state and federal level, not the county level. What does change locally is which hospital systems and medical groups are strongest in your employees’ network. See the Coverage Guide for how group size and plan rules work statewide.
🤝 Do I need a local agent, or can you help from outside Butte County?Remote Access
I’m licensed to sell health and life insurance throughout California, and most of my clients handle everything by phone, text, and video — comparing options, signing paperwork, and getting enrolled without ever needing an in-person meeting. Butte County employers get the same attention and the same carrier access as my Orange County clients; I just handle it remotely instead of walking into your office.
📍 Which cities in Butte County do you work with?Service Area
Cities I work with: Chico, Oroville, Paradise, Gridley, Biggs
Don’t see your city listed? I’m licensed statewide — reach out and I’ll confirm coverage for your exact address.
🤝 The Bench Behind You
👨⚕️ “Behind me is a family-owned General Agency with over 40 years in California group benefits.”
👩⚕️ “You get dedicated sales and service reps, plus underwriting advocacy that pushes tough cases through with carriers. That’s the bench your business gets.”
This page is general information, not a guarantee of plan availability, network participation, or savings. Carrier networks and provider participation vary by ZIP code and are subject to change — always verify network status directly with your providers before enrolling. No premium, rate, or price information is included or implied. This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the County of Butte, the City of Oroville, or any government agency.
