I’m Matthew Reilly, a licensed California health, life, and group insurance agent. Alameda County is home to Oakland, Berkeley, and a wide range of employers, and I help businesses here compare group health options for their teams.
The Oakland skyline across Lake Merritt. Photo: Daniel Ramirez, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Alameda County gets its name from the Spanish word for a tree-lined road or poplar grove, first used for the creek whose willows and sycamores reminded early explorers of one. Oakland is the county seat, and the county is also home to UC Berkeley, Cal State East Bay, and a long list of community colleges. Schools, healthcare, and small businesses all employ people here, and every employer’s needs are different, so confirm that your employees’ doctors and hospitals are in the plan’s network.
🏢 What group health options exist for Alameda County employers?Carrier Access
Employers in Alameda 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 Alameda 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.
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👨⚕️ “Fourth-quarter open enrollment moves fast. So do we, with fast quote turnaround when the clock is ticking.”
👩⚕️ “Your census is uploaded securely, and every plan is compared side by side in the Professional Suite before your renewal date lands. When did your current broker last show you the full market?”
🤝 Do I need a local agent, or can you help from outside Alameda 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. Alameda 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 Alameda County do you work with?Service Area
Cities I work with: Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Berkeley, San Leandro, Pleasanton, Livermore, Union City, Newark, Alameda
Don’t see your city listed? I’m licensed statewide — reach out and I’ll confirm coverage for your exact address.
Legal & Compliance Disclaimer
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 Alameda, the City of Oakland, or any government agency.
