Health benefits can be one of the biggest challenges for small businesses. Between rising insurance premiums, complex paperwork, and confusing coverage rules, offering healthcare often feels out of reach—especially for startups, family-owned companies, and solo entrepreneurs with growing teams. That’s where CrowdCare steps in.
At CrowdCare, we believe healthcare should empower—not overwhelm—business owners and their employees. That’s why we created a smarter, simpler way to deliver high-quality care without traditional insurance headaches. If you’re a small business looking to support your team’s health while staying within budget, CrowdCare may be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.
Why Traditional Health Insurance Doesn’t Work for Small Businesses
Before we dive into how CrowdCare is different, let’s talk about what’s broken.
Traditional group insurance plans often come with:
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High monthly premiums that increase year over year
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Deductibles and copays that shift the cost burden to employees
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Limited provider networks that frustrate team members
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Complicated enrollment processes with rigid deadlines
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Administrative stress that distracts from growing your business
For companies with fewer than 50 employees, these hurdles can be especially daunting. Many small business owners find themselves torn between wanting to offer benefits and the reality of unsustainable costs.
Even when you do offer a plan, employees may avoid using it due to out-of-pocket expenses, confusing terms, or fear of surprise bills. That means you’re spending money, but not actually improving health outcomes.
CrowdCare was built to solve these problems—intentionally and radically.
What Is CrowdCare?
CrowdCare is a membership-based healthcare alternative that replaces traditional insurance with a flexible, affordable system centered on people—not paperwork.
It combines three essential pillars:
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Virtual-First Care: Unlimited access to primary care, urgent care, and mental health services via phone or video.
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Care Advocacy: A real human guide who supports each member in navigating their health.
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Community-Based Health Funding: For unexpected or high-cost health events, members can submit for crowdfunding within the CrowdCare community.
There are no deductibles, no copays, no confusing in-network rules—just straightforward support and clear pricing.
How CrowdCare Supports Small Businesses
CrowdCare’s business memberships are designed to help employers offer meaningful health benefits without breaking the bank.
Here’s how we make it easy:
1. Affordable Monthly Memberships
Instead of juggling fluctuating premiums and coverage tiers, you choose from simple, flat-rate monthly plans. Each membership includes comprehensive services like:
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24/7 virtual doctor access
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Mental health counseling
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Lab and imaging discounts
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Prescription savings
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A dedicated Care Advocate
This makes budgeting predictable and transparent—no surprises, no fine print.
2. No Minimum Employee Count
Whether you have 2 employees or 20, you can offer CrowdCare. We support teams of all sizes and don’t require minimum enrollments like many traditional insurers do.
Start with your core team, and scale as you grow.
3. Easy Onboarding and Admin Tools
Setting up benefits with CrowdCare takes minutes—not weeks. Our business portal makes it simple to add employees, manage accounts, and track utilization.
Your employees can activate their memberships instantly and start booking appointments right away.
We handle the logistics. You focus on running your business.
4. Recruit and Retain Talent
In today’s job market, health benefits are one of the most valued perks. Offering CrowdCare helps you:
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Attract top talent who expect modern health support
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Retain existing employees who feel valued and cared for
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Compete with larger companies without taking on huge insurance expenses
And because CrowdCare includes mental health care, virtual convenience, and personalized support, your team is more likely to actually use it—and stay healthier because of it.
5. Wellness = Productivity
Healthy teams are productive teams. With CrowdCare, your employees get proactive care that keeps them feeling their best—physically and mentally.
Virtual visits reduce absenteeism. Mental health services lower stress. Care Advocates solve problems before they become crises.
All of that adds up to a happier, more engaged workplace.
A Real-World Example
Let’s meet Dana, owner of a boutique marketing firm with 8 employees. Dana wanted to offer health benefits, but traditional insurance quotes were $600+ per employee per month—way out of reach.
She chose CrowdCare instead. For less than half the cost, Dana gave her team:
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24/7 access to care
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Mental health support
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Personalized assistance from Care Advocates
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A stress-free health experience
Her team loved the simplicity and access. Dana loved the price and peace of mind.
Now, she promotes CrowdCare in job listings and uses it as a selling point with clients who value a people-first culture.
What’s Included for Business Members?
CrowdCare Business Memberships include everything our individual plans offer—with added support for employers.
Here’s a breakdown:
For Your Employees:
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Unlimited virtual doctor visits (primary and urgent care)
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Licensed therapy and mental health support
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Personal Care Advocate
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Discounted labs, imaging, and prescriptions
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Health education and wellness resources
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Access to crowdfunding for large medical events
For You (the Employer):
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Easy employee enrollment portal
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Monthly billing and reporting
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No minimum team size
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Employer support team
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Optional onboarding sessions
You can choose whether to fully sponsor memberships, split costs with employees, or offer CrowdCare as a voluntary benefit.
Is CrowdCare Right for Your Business?
If you’re looking for:
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A cost-effective way to support your team’s health
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A simple system that your employees will actually use
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A flexible solution that grows with your business
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A refreshing alternative to outdated insurance models…
Then yes—CrowdCare is absolutely worth considering.
It’s not just health coverage. It’s a wellness-first, people-first model designed for modern businesses.
Let’s Build a Healthier Workplace—Together
Healthcare doesn’t have to be expensive. It doesn’t have to be confusing. And it certainly doesn’t have to be out of reach for small businesses.
With CrowdCare, you can give your team the care they deserve, without the red tape. It's a better way to support your people—while supporting your business at the same time.
Ready to explore CrowdCare for your team?
Visit thecrowdcare.com or contact us to learn more about business memberships. Let’s reimagine employee health—together.